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Banded Lateral Walk

beginner Resistance band

Sideways walk with band for hip abductor and glute medius strength.

Primary Muscles

Glutes Hip abductors

Secondary Muscles

Quadriceps

Instructions

Band around ankles, slight squat. Step sideways maintaining constant band tension, repeat in both directions.

Common Mistakes

Feet too close losing tension, standing too upright, trailing foot dragging.

Variations

  • Banded Monster Walk
  • Hip Abduction Machine
  • Clamshell