How to do it
Press firmly through the inside edge of your standing foot for stability.
- 1
Secure the band around your ankles.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, ensuring the band is taut.
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Shift your weight to one leg.
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Move the other leg across your body, in front of the standing leg.
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Slowly return your leg to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a controlled movement to prevent the band from snapping back quickly, which can help in targeting the inner thigh muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips out during the cross-over
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the moving leg
- ✕Swinging the leg across with momentum