How to do it
Fix your gaze on a point ahead to steady your balance through every kick.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your hips.
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Shift your weight to your left leg.
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Lift your right leg and kick out to the side, keeping your foot flexed.
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Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong core and focus on a controlled kick to engage the obliques and leg muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso far toward the standing leg
- ✕Swinging the kicking leg up with momentum
- ✕Letting the standing knee cave inward