Standing Side-Kick
Tone your legs and improve balance with the Standing Side-Kick! Strengthen your core and glutes with this effective exercise.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands on your hips or bring them together in front of your chest for balance.
2. Shift your weight onto your right leg, ensuring that you keep your right knee slightly bent to maintain stability.
3. Slowly lift your left leg off the ground, keeping it straight. Engage your core to help maintain balance.
4. Extend your left leg out to the side as high as you can without compromising your posture or balance. Keep your foot flexed and the toes pointing forward.
5. Pause at the top of the motion, holding the position briefly if you want to add an isometric challenge to the exercise.
6. Slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position with controlled movement.
7. Repeat the desired number of repetitions on the same leg before switching to the other leg.
8. To increase the difficulty, you can add ankle weights or increase the duration of each kick if holding it in the isometric position.
Remember to perform the movement with control, and avoid any jerky motions that can lead to injury. It's vital to maintain a straight posture without leaning to the side.
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