Looking for a killer lower-body warm-up or glute-burner? Monster Band Walks are a powerhouse move to fire up your hips, strengthen your glutes, and improve knee stability—all with just a resistance band.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Band Up
Place a resistance band just above your knees. - Get in Position
Drop into a quarter squat:- Feet hip-width apart
- Knees slightly bent
- Core braced
- Start the Walk
- From a wide stance, step forward with one foot.
- Bring the other foot in to meet it.
- With the same foot, step out wide again, then follow with the other.
- Stay Low, Stay Wide
- Keep your squat low and feet wide like you’re on railroad tracks.
- Maintain tension in the band throughout.
- Reverse It
- After moving forward several steps, reverse the movement back to the starting position.
Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 steps forward and back.
This exercise is great for:
- Glute activation
- Hip stability
- Injury prevention