Outside Leg Kick Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a kick with the outside leg while in a push-up position. It requires coordination and strength in the legs and upper body.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Outside Leg Kick Push Up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Perform a push-up by lowering your body until your chest touches the ground.
- As you push yourself back up, lift your right leg off the ground and swing it out to the side, performing an outside leg kick.
- Lower your leg back down and perform another push-up.
- As you push yourself back up, lift your left leg off the ground and swing it out to the side, performing another outside leg kick.
- Lower your leg back down and perform another push-up.
- Continue alternating between outside leg kicks and push-ups for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Outside Leg Kick Push Up Form & Visual
Outside Leg Kick Push Up Benefits
- Improves shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Strengthens the upper back and shoulder muscles
- Increases heart rate and improves cardiovascular health
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Outside Leg Kick Push Up Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Core muscles (abdominals, obliques)
- Chest muscles (pectoralis major, minor)
- Triceps
- Shoulder muscles (deltoids)
Outside Leg Kick Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- outside-leg-kick-push-up with knee tuck
- outside-leg-kick-push-up with shoulder tap
- outside-leg-kick-push-up with clap
- outside-leg-kick-push-up with spiderman crawl
- outside-leg-kick-push-up with mountain climber
