Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap
The Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and hamstrings. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hamstrings
How to do the Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap
Setup
Place a resistance band around your legs, just above your knees. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent, maintaining a shallow squat position throughout the movement.
Movement
Take a wide step to the side with one foot, keeping tension on the resistance band.
Bring your other foot to meet the first, returning to the hip-width stance.
As you land in that position, hinge at your hips to tap the floor with the hand opposite your movement direction.
Maintain a flat back and core braced throughout the squat and reach.
Immediately shift and step in the opposite direction.
Continue alternating sides with the floor tap at each stop.
Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap work?
The Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the quads and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Band Lateral Shuffle Floor-Tap?
Resistance bands.
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