How to Do the Lateral Tube Walking Exercise

Lateral tube walking may look a little silly but it is an effective core exercise that works your abductors (outer thighs), gluteus and abdominal muscles. You must use proper form with this exercise, so carefully read the directions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A short, circular or figure eight resistance cable

How to Do the Lateral Tube Walking Exercise

1. Place one end of a resistance cable around each ankle. Point feet straight forward and do not at any time allow them to point outward.

2. Stand up tall, squeeze your ab muscles, and tuck your pelvis.

3. Place your hands on your hips, and step each foot out to the side just enough to feel a light tension on the cable. Maintain tension throughout the exercise.

4. Step your right foot out to the side as far as you can and hold for one second. Breathe out as you step. Check that your feet are still facing forward. You should feel your right, outer thigh working.

5. Inhale and step your left foot in toward your right while still maintaining light tension. Do not bring your feet close together.

6. Repeat steps two to four ten times on the right side.

7. Rest for 90 seconds, then walk back to where you started by repeating the exercises with your left foot.

8. Rest for 90 seconds, then complete two more sets on each side.

Tips & Warnings

• Make this more challenging by adding ankle weights. Keep your head up and look straight ahead, except to sneak a peak at your feet to make sure they're pointing forward. Always keep your abs pulled toward your spine and your hips slightly tucked under.

References

• Exercises

Resources

• Picture of a Figure Eight Cable

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