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X Band Side Walk Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Swim Leg Circle demonstration

Swim Leg Circle
2
Resistance Band Standing Hip Abduction demonstration

Resistance Band Standing Hip Abduction
3
Glute Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Glute Bridge Hip Abduction
4
Resistance Band Monster Walk demonstration

Resistance Band Monster Walk
5
Band Seated Hip External Rotation demonstration

Band Seated Hip External Rotation
6
Double Pigeon Pose demonstration

Double Pigeon Pose
7
Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling) demonstration

Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)
8
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
9
Glute Bridge Hold with Kick demonstration

Glute Bridge Hold with Kick
10
Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (Crossed Leg) demonstration

Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (Crossed Leg)
11
Roll Hip Lat Stretch demonstration

Roll Hip Lat Stretch
12
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles demonstration

Kneeling Forward Hip Circles

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the X Band Side Walk trains

Primary Gluteus Medius

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Tensor Fasciae Latae

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