Legs · Resistance Band
Resistance Band Lateral Walks
How to do the resistance band lateral walks, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Gait
- Mechanic
- Compound
How to do it
Step into a resistance band loop around your thighs. Walk sideways in a squat position, keeping the band taut.
- 1Feel your hip abductors burning as you step sideways against band resistance
- 2Keep a slight squat position and maintain tension in the band
- 3Step with control and keep feet parallel
Common mistakes
- Avoid letting your knees cave in or feet turn outward
- Don't drag your feet; lift and place them deliberately
- Avoid standing up straight; stay low
Muscles worked
The resistance band lateral walks mainly works the glutes, quads, and hamstrings, with the lower back and calves assisting.
- GlutesPrimary
- QuadsPrimary
- HamstringsPrimary
- Lower BackSupport
- CalvesSupport
Kovo programs the resistance band lateral walks for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed April 2026.