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Front-Leg Kick

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Improve balance & flexibility with Front-Leg Kicks! Strengthen legs & core with this simple, effective exercise.

Instructions

1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands clasped in front of your chest or on your hips for balance.

2. Shift your weight onto one leg, ensuring that the knee is slightly bent to maintain balance.

3. With control, raise the opposite leg straight out in front of you as high as possible without compromising your form or balance. Focus on engaging your quadriceps and hip flexor muscles.

4. Hold the kick at the top of the motion for a brief moment to enhance balance and control.

5. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position in a controlled manner, engaging your core to maintain stability.

6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.

7. Maintain a straight back and avoid leaning backwards throughout the exercise.

8. Focus on controlled movements rather than momentum, ensuring that the muscle groups involved are properly engaged.

9. Breathe evenly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you lift your leg and inhaling as you lower it.

Keep in mind that flexibility varies from person to person, so only kick as high as comfortable without straining. As you become more flexible and balanced, the height of your kicks may increase.

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