Skip to main content

Spanish squats are a great exercise to help load the quads and reduce anterior knee pain.

Custom made straps are available via The Zone shop.

Spanish squats are a great exercise to help load the quads and reduce anterior knee pain. Research has shown Isometric Spanish squats to be an effective exercise to help reduce pain related to patella tendinopathy (“Jumpers knee”).
Elite athletes, in particular basketball and netball players, commonly perform these isometric holds are part of their warm up to help reduce tendon symptoms  prior to playing.
Zone 34’s custom made Spanish squat straps are made from polyester webbing, are lightweight, tough and ideal for putting in your gym or court bag.
Loop around squat racks, a strong teammate, courtside seats, and even the netball post or the basketball stanchion base.