How to do it
Brace your standing leg glute to stay steady throughout the kick.
- 1
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- 2
Lift your left leg straight out in front of you, keeping your knee straight but not locked.
- 3
Lower your leg back down with control and repeat the kick.
- 4
Alternate legs with each kick, performing equal repetitions on both sides.
Expert tip
Keep your kicks controlled and at a height that allows you to maintain balance and proper posture.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during each kick
- ✕Bending the knee of the kicking leg
- ✕Swinging the leg upward with momentum