Video: Want stronger hips? Try walking sideways By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details Keeping your hips strong not only makes you feel more agile and stable, it'll help protect your knees, too. This one's quick and easy — you can do it anywhere with just a resistance exercise band. If you don't already have an exercise band, consider picking up one. They're easy to tuck into a bag for anytime, anyplace resistance exercising. Show transcript Want stronger hips? Try walking sideways Side walks Walk with resistance to build stronger hips — and protect your knees. Place a resistance band around your lower legs just above the ankles, and take a wide stance with knees bent slightly. Engage your abs and glutes, then side step to the right keeping your toes pointing forward. Keep tension in the band as you take 15 side steps to the right. Repeat in each direction for up to 3 sets. Expert tips from the wellness physical therapists at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. Get more healthy-action tips delivered daily when you download the Mayo Clinic App. VID-20307410