Band forward walk

A isolation exercise for the glutes, with help from the quads. Equipment: resistance bands.

Orbit

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WorksGlutesQuads

Drag to turn the figure. The highlighted muscles are the ones doing the work.

How to do it

Setup: A band around the knees or ankles, knees slightly bent.
Step forward and out on a diagonal
Keep tension in the band every step

Muscles worked

Band forward walk: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes highlighted

Glutes · main
Quads

Equipment

Resistance bands

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all band forward walk alternatives.

Band clamshellResistance bands
Band glute kickbackResistance bands
Band hip abductionResistance bands
Band lateral walkResistance bands
Cable glute kickbackCable machine
ClamshellNo equipment

More glutes exercises

DeadliftBarbell
Trap bar deadliftTrap bar
Power cleanBarbell
Back extensionFlat bench
Back squatBarbell and Squat rack
Box squatBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step

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