Banded Lateral Walk

A glute activation exercise that targets the glute medius to improve hip stability and lateral control.

How to Do It

• Place a resistance band just below your knees.
• Stand with feet hip-width apart and sit into a slight squat position.
• Brace your core and keep your chest upright.
• Step laterally to one side while keeping tension in the band.
• Follow with the opposite foot without letting the band slack.
• Continue stepping in one direction, then repeat on the other side.

Key Cues

• Keep constant tension on the band.
• Stay low and controlled.
• Maintain a slight squat position throughout the movement.
• Avoid letting your knees collapse inward.

Common Mistakes

• Standing too upright.
• Letting the band go slack between steps.
• Dragging the trailing foot instead of stepping.