Lateral Band Walk – Avoid These Common Errors

The Lateral Band Walk is a superb exercise to target the smaller glute muscles, namely the Glute Medius and Minimus.

These muscles play a vital role in stabilising the pelvis and play a role in tracking of the knee. A person with weakness or inhibition in these muscles may see their knee cave inwards when they walk or run.

There are common mistakes made when executing this exercise. They are explained in this short video clip.

1. Not setting up in an athletic position/stance
2. Not rotating the hip laterally
3. Reacjing with the foot instead of the knee/hip

Watch the video to see how to avoid these common mistakes!

I’ve used these recently as a finisher to a workout paired with Walking Lunges and it s cruel! Give it a try and let me know how mean you think I am.

• Lateral Band Walk – 10 steps in each direction
• Walking Lunges x 20 (weight optional)
• Rest 30s and complete 3-5 total sets

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Thanks for reading,

Mark

 

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