Crossed arms front leg kick

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Quadriceps Femoris, Iliopsoas

Secondary muscles

Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

How to do it

1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms crossed in front of your chest.
2. Engage your core and lift your right leg straight in front of you to perform a front kick, keeping your leg as straight as possible.
3. Lower your right leg back to the starting position.
4. Immediately lift your left leg to perform a front kick, keeping your arms crossed and your core engaged. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Focus on maintaining an upright posture, avoiding leaning back or forward as you kick.
• Breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you kick and inhaling as you return to the starting position.
• Ensure your kicks are performed with a controlled motion, avoiding any jerky movements.