Squat Front Side Kick (female)

Squat Front Side Kick demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • 2Lower your body into a squat position.
  • 3As you rise back to a standing position, lift your right leg and kick out to the side.
  • 4Lower your right foot back to the floor, and repeat the action with your left leg.
  • 5Continue alternating kicks with each repetition.

Tips:

  • Ensure your kicks are controlled to maintain balance.
  • Keep your core engaged throughout.
  • Ensure you correctly lower into the squat, distributing your weight towards your heels. The flexibility of your hip joint and knees contribute directly to your ability to maintain the necessary depth of the squat.
  • Try to make the transition from the squat to the kick as fluid as possible to keep your heart rate up.

Squat Front Side Kick Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs