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Banded Sumo Walk demonstration

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Strength / Loop Band

Banded Sumo Walk

A wide-stance lateral walk with a loop band above the knees, targeting the glute medius and maximus.

Equipment

Loop Band

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Quads

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place a loop band just above the knees.

  2. 02

    Drop into a quarter squat with feet wider than shoulder-width.

  3. 03

    Step forward in a wide stance, keeping tension on the band.

  4. 04

    Continue stepping forward, alternating feet, for the prescribed distance.

  5. 05

    Stay low throughout — do not stand up between steps.

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