How to do it
Root through your standing foot to stay balanced during each kick.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- 2
Bend one knee and kick back with your heel, trying to touch your glute.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.
- 4
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing your glutes during the kick to enhance muscle engagement and improve balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward excessively
- ✕Swinging the heel out to the side
- ✕Dropping the standing knee inward