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Bent Leg Side Kick kneeling
Muscles involved
The bent leg side kick from kneeling lifts your leg out to the side. It activates the glute medius and stabilizes the hips.
How to do it
- Position yourself on all fours with wrists under shoulders.
- Keep your right knee bent.
- Lift your left leg laterally to hip height.
- Lower your leg controllably to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your back straight and neck aligned during the kick. - Lift your leg laterally by contracting your abductors. - Control the descent, almost touching the floor with your knee.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Bent Leg Side Kick kneeling: which muscles does it work?
Bent Leg Side Kick kneeling mainly works: Glutes. It also involves: Gluteus medius.
What is Bent Leg Side Kick kneeling good for?
The bent leg side kick from kneeling lifts your leg out to the side. It activates the glute medius and stabilizes the hips.
How do you do Bent Leg Side Kick kneeling with proper form?
- Keep your back straight and neck aligned during the kick. - Lift your leg laterally by contracting your abductors. - Control the descent, almost touching the floor with your knee.
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