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Band Kneeling Bent Leg Side Kick

Learn how to perform Band Kneeling Bent Leg Side Kick, a Legs exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Place the band around both thighs and set up on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep one knee bent and lift it out to the side against the band.

STEP 3

End phase

Maintain band tension and lower your knee slowly beneath your hip.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your glutes. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Brace your abdomen to avoid shifting sideways or arching your lower back.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you lift the leg and inhale as you lower.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Lift only as high as you can without rotating your pelvis. Finish one side and match the range on the other.

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