I did banded lateral walks every day for a week — here’s what happened to my glutes and lower body

Woman doing lateral walking with a resistance band in an apartment.

Many gym goers use banded lateral walks to get a shapely backside, but strengthening these muscles is important for reasons beyond aesthetics.

Your glutes and hip abductors are responsible for a lot of vital movements like moving your hip joints, stabilizing your pelvis, and maintaining your balance. Keeping them well-conditioned is a must.