Lateral Walk
A hip-stability and glute-strengthening exercise involving controlled side steps to activate the glute medius, improve alignment, and enhance lower-body control.
BEGINNER
Banded Lateral Walk
A resistance-band exercise that strengthens the glute medius and outer hips through controlled side-step movements, enhancing hip stability, balance, and lower-body alignment.
Instructions
- Place a resistance band just above your knees and stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Squat into an athletic stance and step to the left. Continue taking small steps to the left and repeat on the right side.
Tips
- Stay low throughout the movement, keep your head, neck, and spine neutral, and fully engage your glutes. Move your feet hip-width apart to shoulder-width apart and breathe in deeply, with a smooth, steady rhythm.
Alternative Exercises
Dumbbell Lateral Walk
A lower-body and core stability exercise where you step sideways while holding dumbbells, increasing resistance to the hips and legs while improving balance, coordination, and lateral strength.
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