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Band Walk
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Resistance Band
STARTING POSITION
Standing
PROCEDURE
- Find the appropriately weighted resistance band.
- Place the band underneath the center of your shoes and pull each side of the band tight at hip level
- Tighten your stomach.
- Step out with one leg, pushing with your outer thigh and hip muscles.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
- Repeat with the opposing side.
COACHING KEYS
- Keep the legs as straight as possible.
- Keep your body in an upright position (don't lean to one side).
- Keep the abdominals tight.
YOU SHOULD FEEL IT
In your hips, outer thighs and calves.
SKI PURPOSE
Improves hip and outer thigh strength.
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