Though not technically a squat, the lateral band walk combines a squat position with side-to-side movement. Stand with your feet hip-width apart with a loop or mini loop band just above your knees.

Lateral band walks work the glutes, hips, quads, and hamstrings. Here's how to perform lateral band walks with good form, and some possible alternatives.

How to do a lateral squat walk: Loop a resistance band around your ankles and sit into a squat with your feet hip-distance apart to make the band taut.

Tie a resistance band in a small loop. Step inside the band, placing it around your ankles or just below your knees, then clasp your hands in front of your chest for balance and sink into a squat ...

You will need a small resistance band/loop and a mat. 1. Clamshell . ... In a lateral walk, ... Send hips down and back, bend knees, and lower into a squat. Push legs against band to maintain tension.

Loop a resistance band around a rack and step into it, so it rests around the back of your knees. Walk back to build tension ( A ). With your feet in a narrow stance, drop into a squat , pause ...

Looping a band around your thighs while doing side-by-side squats is no walk in the park — yes, I'm speaking from experience. But if there's one way to make your exercises more challenging ...

How to do it: Loop a resistance band around your ankles. Starting with the feet shoulder-width apart and the knees slightly bent, take 15 steps to the right, then 15 steps to the left. That’s 1 set.

Performing squats with the help of resistance bands is an affordable and challenging way to build muscle and change your routine, either in the event you enjoy working indoors or doing so outdoors.