Abductors · Band

Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk

Crab-walk burnout that smokes the side glutes.

Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Loop a mini band around your legs just above the knees or ankles.
  2. Drop into a quarter squat with feet shoulder-width.
  3. Step sideways, keeping tension on the band the whole time.
  4. Take several steps one way, then walk back.

The one cue that matters

Stay low and keep tension on the band. Don't let your feet click together between steps.

Muscles worked

The Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk isolates the Abductors — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted abductors volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk work?

The Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk primarily works the Abductors.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Mini Loop Band Lateral Walk?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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