Double-Leg Side-Walk Lift
Strengthen your glutes and ankles! This exercise builds lower body stability with side steps and synchronized heel lifts.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands clasped in front of your chest or on your hips for balance.
2. Take a step to the side with your right foot, followed by your left, so you return to a shoulder-width stance.
3. Once you've stepped to the side, engage your core and lift both heels off the ground simultaneously by pushing down through the balls of your feet.
4. Lower your heels back to the ground, and then take a step to the side with your left foot, followed by your right, and perform the double heel raise again.
5. Continue side stepping and lifting your heels, alternating sides each time.
6. Keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on engaging your glute and hip abductor muscles with each step and lift.
Remember to maintain good posture throughout the exercise, with your chest up and your gaze forward. Perform the exercise smoothly, avoiding any jerky movements, and ensure proper form to maximize effectiveness and reduce the risk of injury.
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