Banded Side Step

Banded Side Step Instructions

• Step through a short, circular resistance band and bring the band up to just below the knees.
• There should be adequate tension in the band.
• Assume a strong, athletic stance: core is braced, shoulders pinned back, and slight flex in your knees. Your eyes are fixated straight ahead.
• Knees are forcing the bands out laterally. They should not be tracking inward.
• Maintaining your posture and keeping your knees flexed, step one leg out laterally (abduct your leg). 
• Don't 'reach' with your foot. You want to keep your knee and ankle stacked on top of each other.
• Follow with the opposite leg. Keep the bands taunt, you want constant tension on the bands. 
• Don't bring your feet together after the completion of a full step.
• Perform the exercise going to the right and left for a complete set.

*Tips*

• Keep your knees and ankles stacked on top of each other. This properly develops the stabilizing musculature of the knees and hips.
• Technique is paramount for this movement. Keep constant tension on the bands. 
• Maintain the strong, athletic posture throughout the set.