Resistance loop placement & its effect on lower limb muscle activity - findings of Lewis et al (2018) & Cambridge et al (2012)
Glute max:
▫️Greater activity in stance vs moving leg
▫️Lowest activity with band at knee, more at ankles, most at feet
Glute med:
▫️Greater activity in stance leg vs moving leg
▫️Lowest activity with band at knee, more at ankles, most at feet
Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL):
▫️In females, greater activity in the stance leg. In males, greater activity in the moving leg.
▫️Lowest activity with band at knee, more at ankles & no statistical difference between ankle & foot position
What does this mean?
🌟If your goal is to increase glut med & max strength rather than TFL strength, the best band placement is probably around the feet
🌟However consider that with the band at the feet vs knee there is a big difference in torque, so opt for lighter resistance
🌟Focus energy & attention on the position & stability of the stance leg to maximise optimal action of your glutes (keep your knee bending over your middle toes, not rotating / angling inwards)