How to do it
Press the standing leg into the floor to stay balanced throughout each rep.
- 1
Secure the band around your ankles.
- 2
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, ensuring the band is taut.
- 3
Shift your weight to one leg.
- 4
Lift the other leg out to the side, keeping your toe pointing forward and not up.
- 5
Slowly return your leg to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and stand tall to ensure proper form and to maximize glute activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the toe upward
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the lifted leg
- ✕Swinging the leg up with momentum