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.
BEGINNER
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.
Instructions
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and squat into an athletic stance. Hold dumbbells in each hand and keep your hands straight.
- Step to the right with your right foot until your feet are shoulder-width apart.
- Step to the right with your left foot until your feet are hip-width apart.
- Continue taking small steps to the right and then repeat on the left side.
Tips
- As you step, the feet should never come closer than shoulder-width apart.
- The goal of the exercise is to keep the feet wide, take small steps, and don’t allow the shoulders to move up and down as you step.
Alternative Exercises
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.
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