Exercise of the week..the crab walk

Here's a great exercise that works all the lower body leg muscles, called the crab walk. It works the glutes, hamstrings, quads, etc. but really EMPHASIZES the outer thigh/hip muscles (way better than the hip abduction machine which only focuses on that one muscle). I also like to mix it up and add an upper body muscle exericise, like doing medicine or rubberband shoulder presses.

To start have a theraband (preferably tougher resistance) around your calves/ankles with feet spread shoulder-width apart. You should feel resistance the entire exercise, so it's important not to bring feet TOGETHER (hence band should be taut, not loose). Walk sideways (like a crab), in a SQUATTING position by stepping out to side with outside leg (the main leg working). Step inside leg in about half way and repeat for at least 25 reps each leg. To add in medicine ball press, hold ball at chest and press up as you step out.