Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Standing band side kick
Standing with a band round the ankles, one leg lifts out to the side.
- Works
- GlutesAbductors
- Equipment
- Resistance band
How to do it
- 1Stand with a band round your ankles, holding on to something for balance if you need to.
- 2Keep your standing knee slightly bent.
- 3Lift one leg out to the side against the band, toes pointing forward.
- 4Lower slowly, then switch legs after the set.
Coach's tips
- Don't lean away from the leg that's moving.
Other ways to train this
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.