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.
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Lateral Walks With Band At Ankles
Lateral Walks With Band At Ankles primarily target and strengthen the hip abductor muscle group. The exercise strengthens and tones these muscles that line the hips and glutes.
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Instructions
- Wrap the mini band around your ankles and stand.
- Step your right foot to the right and then to the left, feeling the resistance of the band with each step.
- Take a few steps to the right, then take a few steps to the left.
Tips
- Avoid locking your knees during the exercise; keep them slightly bent throughout the exercise.
- Keep your hips straight throughout the exercise. Don't let them spin as you move from side to side.
- Your knees should be in line with your feet at all times. Don't let them fall in during the exercise.
Alternative Exercises
Banded Hip Thrusts
A glute-strengthening exercise performed with the upper back elevated and a resistance band adding tension at the hips, emphasizing glute max activation, hip power, and lower-body stability.
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