Standing up between steps
Losing the squat position eliminates the glute med stimulus.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Lateral Squat Walk (Band)
Coaching cues
- Band around knees or ankles; quarter-squat position throughout
- Step laterally — lead foot steps wide, trail foot follows
- Maintain the squat depth the entire distance
- Drives glute med activation in a functional squat pattern
Common faults 2
Band collapses both knees inward
Adductors overpower glute med on every lateral step.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗