MOVEMENT GUIDE / BAND
Lateral band step
Take controlled side steps with soft knees.
Target muscles
Gluteus maximus and hip stabilizers
Setup
Plant feet securely and keep ribs above the pelvis.
Perform the move
Take controlled side steps with soft knees. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build hip extension strength for standing, stepping and carrying.
Common mistake
Rocking the trunk
Alternative
Side-lying leg raise
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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