Lateral Band Mini Walk
In this video, Dr. Brian Damhoff from Elite Performance Institute demonstrates the Lateral Band Mini Walk—the gold-standard banded side-stepping drill that forces strong glute medius work when you follow the no-cheat rules.
🔥 Benefits of Lateral Band Mini Walk:
- ✅ Strong emphasis on glute medius & lateral hip muscles
- ✅ Toes stay forward—no foot flare allowed
- ✅ Half-squat + hips-back position keeps tension constant
- ✅ Band at ankles = harder version (knees = easier regression)
- ✅ No hiking or collapsing—pure lateral movement
📝 Exercise Details:
Exercise: Lateral Band Mini Walk
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
🛠️ What You’ll Need:
✔ Mini resistance band
• Band used in video: https://amzn.to/4fmWzia
✔ Small open space (turf strip works great)
📅 When to Use This:
Perfect warm-up before squats/deadlifts, running prep, or any lower-body session demanding clean hip mechanics.
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