Mini Band Side Step Squat

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Exercise overview

Training details

Glutes Quadriceps Abductors Core

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Place a mini band around your ankles and stand in a comfortable squat stance.
02Lower into a shallow squat with your hips back, chest lifted, and knees aligned.
03Step to the side with the lead foot while maintaining squat depth.
04Bring the trailing foot toward the lead foot without losing band tension.
05Continue for the assigned distance, then travel back in the opposite direction.

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