Banded lateral walk

Loop band above the knees or at the ankles

Also called lateral band walk, monster walk

Banded lateral walk, start positionBanded lateral walk, end position
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Band around the thighs or ankles. Stand in a half squat and step sideways, keeping tension on the band throughout.

  1. Band above the knees or at ankles
  2. Stay in a slight squat
  3. Step wide, keep tension on the band

Movement

Pattern
Hip abduction
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Band

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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