How to do it
Drive through the heel of your standing leg as you kick out.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Perform a squat by bending your knees and sitting back as if you're sitting in a chair.
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As you rise from the squat, shift your weight to one leg and kick the other leg out to the side with power.
- 4
Return to the squat position and repeat the side kick with the opposite leg.
Expert tip
Focus on controlled movements and stability to prevent injury and maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing knee caving inward during the kick
- ✕Hinging forward at the waist during the squat
- ✕Kicking downward instead of out to the side