A side-stepping exercise with a mini band around the legs, performed in a half-squat stance. It trains the gluteus medius and hip abductors.
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.
Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Place a mini band just above your knees or around your ankles. Stand with feet hip-width apart in a slight squat with tension on the band.
Step sideways with the lead foot, keeping your toes pointing forward.
Follow with the trailing foot, keeping tension on the band.
Stay low and keep your torso still.
Take the set number of steps, then return in the other direction.
Breathing: Breathe steadily throughout.
Toes forward
Stay low
Never let the band go slack
Feet coming together between steps
Knees caving in
Swaying the torso
Place the band above or below the knee, not on the joint.