Side band walk
Also called lateral band walk, monster walk
- Works
- Side of the hip · gluteus medius and minimus
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Needs
- Resistance bands
Setup
Put a loop band around your legs just above the knees or around your ankles. Stand with feet hip-width apart and bend your knees a little.
Steps
- Step to the side with one foot.
- Follow with the other foot, keeping the band tight.
- Take the chosen number of steps, then go back the other way.
- Count each step as one rep.
Breathing
Breathe in a steady rhythm. At an easy pace you can still say a short sentence.
Where you feel it
In the side of your hips.
Common mistakes
- Letting the feet come together so the band goes slack.
- Standing up straight.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.