Resistance Band Leg & Glute Workout.

Lateral Band Walks

Preparation

Place resistance band around both legs just above the ankle. 


Bend knees slightly and lower into a semi squat to activate the glutes.  

Movement

Shift your weight over one leg and take a step laterally with the other leg. 

Shift weight to the moved leg and bring the other leg over to return to original stance.


Clamshell

Preparation

lie on your side on the ground or math, have the band wrapped around your thighs. 

Support your head on your bottom arm. Flex the hips to 45 degrees and the knees to approximately 90 degrees, with your right leg directly on top of your left.

Movement

Initiate the exercise by abducting your top leg, pushing your knee away from the midline of your body. 


Maintain contact between your feet throughout the movement. Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.



Squat

Preparation

Place the band around both legs, above the knee 
Stand with feet shoulder width apart keeping your chest up, back and head straight.

Movement

Stick out your Butt and squat down until your body naturally stops. Slowly raise your body to starting position. repeat

Kickbacks

Preparation

Place the band around both legs, right above the ankle 
Stand up straight with your back and head straight and hand on hips.

Movement

While keeping your legs straight, push one leg back until it is at a 45 degree angle with the floor. Slowly return your active leg to starting position. repeat

You can purchase the resistance bands for this workout from Amazon. Link below.