Lateral Band Walk: Fire Up Your Glutes & Stabilize Your Hips

If you’re looking for a simple and effective way to strengthen your hips and activate your glutes, the Lateral Band Walk is a must-have in your routine. Whether you’re warming up for a workout or working on injury prevention, this move delivers.


Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Band Placement
    Place a resistance band just above your knees.
  2. Get in Position
    • Stand with feet hip-width apart
    • Drop into a quarter squat
    • Keep knees slightly bent and your core braced
  3. Start Stepping
    • Step sideways, leading with your knee, not your foot
    • Push off with your back leg to move with power
  4. Engage Your Glutes
    • Focus on contracting your glutes with every step
    • Keep your movement controlled and steady

Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 steps in each direction.

This exercise helps with:

  • Glute activation
  • Hip and knee stability
  • Improving overall lower-body strength and control