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Lateral band walks

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 3 minOn your own

Side steps with a band round the legs. Wakes up the outer hip muscles that keep the knees steady.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: X-band walk · Diagonal band walk

Set up

Mini band just above the knees, half squat, feet shoulder-width apart.

You need: A mini band

Steps

  1. Step sideways, keeping the feet wide
  2. Small steps, staying low
  3. Then go the other way

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A lighter band.

Harder

Move the band down to the ankles.