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Band Lateral Walk
Side steps against a band. Fires up the glute medius — the muscle that keeps your knees stable in squats and running.
GlutesQuadsResistance band
How to perform
- 1.Band above the knees or at the ankles, quarter-squat stance
- 2.Step sideways while keeping tension in the band
- 3.Knees track over the toes — never caving in
- 4.Torso stable, no swaying
Common mistakes
- Standing up straight between steps
- Knees caving inward — the exact thing this drill fights
Tips
- 2-3 sets of 10-15 steps each way before squatting
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