Standing Across-Body Kick

Setup

• Stand in an upright, neutral position with feet shoulder-width apart.

• Raise your arms to shoulder height, keeping elbows slightly bent as if guarding.

Movement

• Shift your weight onto one leg.

• Lift the opposite leg and kick it diagonally across your body while keeping the leg straight.

• Simultaneously twist your torso slightly in the direction of the kick, bringing your chest/shoulders toward the kicking leg to maximize contraction.

• Control the movement on the way back down and return to the starting position.

• Alternate legs continuously or complete all repetitions on one side before switching.