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Monster Walk - Band
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- HOW: Begin in a squat position with a band above your knees. As you walk, first put all your weight onto one leg and lift the opposite leg off the floor. The leg that is elevated off the floor will now take a step forward/backward and out to the side. Focus on staying balanced on the leg that is on the floor, make sure this transition is slow and controlled while keeping tension on the band. Use video to help guide you.
- FEEL: You will feel all of the muscles in the entire leg working with this exercise, majority of the burn will likely be in the hip (glute) muscles.
- COMPENSATION: Avoid allowing the knees to cave in during this exercise, make sure to keep the knees spread into the band.
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