Lateral Band Walks

March 9, 2025

Type: Resistance Training
Primary Muscles: Gluteus Medius, Hip Abductors
Secondary Muscles: Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus

Exercise Key Form:
1. Place a resistance band just above your knees and stand with feet hip-width apart.
2. Slightly bend knees and hinge at the hips to maintain an athletic stance.
3. Step sideways, keeping tension in the band and avoiding inward knee collapse.
4. Keep feet aligned and core engaged throughout the movement.
5. Continue for a set number of steps, then switch directions.

NASM-CPT Tip: Don’t let the knees cave inward—focus on pushing out against the band to activate the glutes properly.

Why This Exercise Is Important: Strengthens the gluteus medius, improving hip and knee stability. Essential for injury prevention, balance, and lateral movement strength.

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