Hey, happy Thursday!

Just like yesterday, I have another workout for you. These are four warm-up exercises that you can do for your legs and hips with the use of resistance band which was done by Coach Brian.

Check out the article and video below!

Mike Westerdal

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Band Exercise Warm-Up for Legs & Hips

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#1 – Lateral Step

Lateral Step

We are using a simple resistance band. You will wrap it around the ankles where we are travelling lateral way. The first stance is you are on a quarter squat position. Your feet are parallel, tilt points straight ahead, back flat, shoulders pull back and you are travelling sideways in a straight line. You will walk in a straight line. If you have a hard time walking in a straight line, put out a jump rope or a line of some sort that you can trace with your feet to make sure that you are going in a straight line. Keep your feet parallel as you step out. Try not to drive that back foot. Do 10 steps out, relax a couple of seconds, then 10 steps back in.

#2 – Zigzag Step

Zigzag Step

This exercise is also referred to as 45 degree step. With the feet together, you are stepping out of 45 degree angle making sure the feet stay parallel the entire time. Your feet stand 45 degrees and still in a quarter squat position, zigzagging your way forward trace in the straight line. One you hit ten steps, you will go backward. Now as you travel backward, give more emphasis on keeping your feet parallel as people have a tendency to twist in the legs out or in.

#3 – Tip-toes Stance

Tip-toes Stance

This is sideways again and you are upright this time. On tip-toes, your legs are straight, hands on the hips with the shoulder blades back. You are taking smaller steps this time but make sure you follow the straight line. You will do ten steps out and ten steps back in.

#4 – Penguin Steps

Penguin Steps

We are facing forward, feet are wide and parallel. Notice the tension on the band just to make sure we get the most out of this exercise. Do ten steps per side, small steps keeping tension on the band. Once you hit the number of repetitions, go backwards and do the same movement. Always make sure that your feet stay parallel.

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Take care!

Brian Klepacki, CSCS