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Keeping them well-conditioned is a must.
Heres how it went.
How to do banded lateral walks
Youll need a looped resistance band and ayoga matfor this exercise.
If you dont have a yoga mat, you might clear some space on the floor.
Heres what I found after a weeks worth of banded lateral walks.
By day three, my hips had become incredibly tight, and my range of motion was noticeably decreased.
Remember that any good workout includes warm up and cool down time.
You dont have to be doing single-leg RDLs regularly to get the benefits from banded lateral walks.
They make a great addition to any dynamic balance practice.
The hip hike I noticed initially was all but gone, and my squat depth even improved slightly.
Good form is paramount for any exercise, but especially if youre working with heavy weight.
Banded lateral walks could potentially prevent injuries due to muscle imbalance and weakness.
I was thrilled to see that my work had transferred into the real world too.
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