Legs & glutes
Banded side step
Walking sideways in a half squat with a loop band — fires up the outer hips.
Beginner Low impact
How to do it
- Place a mini loop band just above your knees or around your ankles.
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and bend into a shallow squat.
- Step one foot out to the side, then follow with the other, keeping tension in the band.
- Take several steps one way, then come back the other way.
Form tips
- Stay low and level — no bobbing up and down.
- Lead with the heel.
Common mistakes
- Letting the feet snap together.
- Knees caving inwards.
Easier and harder
Make it easier
Use a lighter band, or place it above the knees rather than the ankles.
Make it harder
Use a stronger band or sit deeper into the squat.
