Band exercise library · Glutes
Lateral Band Walk
Explore lateral band walk from Band’s exercise library, with the app’s movement demonstration, instructions, and target muscles.
From the Band app
Lateral Band Walk
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Equipment and muscles
A short loop worn around the thighs, as shown in this exercise. No door anchor used in this demonstration.
- Primary muscles
- Glutes, hips
- Secondary muscles
- Inner, outer thighs
Instructions from the app
- Place a resistance band right above your knees and stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Squat down into an athletic stance and take a step to the left.
- Keep taking small steps to the left and then repeat on the right side.
Stay low throughout the movement, keep your head, neck, and spine neutral and fully engage your glutes. Step your feet from hip-width apart to shoulder-width apart and breathe deeply, with a smooth and steady rhythm.
These demonstrations explain the app’s exercises; they are not an individual training prescription. Use your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and seek qualified guidance if you are unsure of the movement.