Roundhouse / Side Kicks
- Stand in a comfortable position with knees slightly bent, one foot forward, at a distance a little wider than shoulder width.
- Twist your body and simultaneously lift your back leg so that it rotates towards your target, it should be at about hip height.
- Keeping your back (kicking) leg bent, rotate until your front leg is within close striking distance and then straighten the knee to connect with the target.
- Connect with your shin lightly, and then reverse the movement, twisting back with your hips to the starting position.
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Roundhouse / side kicks is a at-home work out exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and also involves calves. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Wall sit / squats / chair, hops / hopping and kneeling hip flexor stretch are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as roundhouse / side kicks. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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