How to do it
Grip the floor with your standing foot to stay balanced as you lift.
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Stand with a resistance band looped around your ankles.
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Shift your weight to one leg, keeping that knee slightly bent.
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Lift the other leg out to the side, keeping your toes pointing forward.
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Slowly bring your leg back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Stand tall and keep your core engaged to maintain balance and ensure the focus remains on the glute muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the lifted leg so toes point out
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the lifted leg
- ✕Swinging the leg up past natural range