Lateral Band Walk
Compound exercise targeting the abductors with a band. Drive through the heels and squeeze the glutes hard at the top, without arching the lower back.
Muscles worked
- Abductors (primary)
- Glutes
Equipment
Resistance Band
How to do it
- Place a band around both ankles and another around both knees. There should be enough tension that they are tight when your feet are shoulder width apart.
- To begin, take short steps forward alternating your left and right foot.
- After several steps, do just the opposite and walk backward to where you started.
Sets and reps to start with
3 sets of 20 reps, 45 s of rest between sets. Increase the load once you complete every set at the top of the rep range.
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