Lying Frog Kick

Description

How to Do Lying Frog Kick

1. 1
   Setup

   Lie flat on your back with your hands placed under your glutes for lower back support, or by your sides. Keep your head and shoulders relaxed on the floor.

2. 2
   Setup

   Lift your legs off the floor, bend your knees, and bring your heels close to your glutes with your knees pointing outward, similar to a frog's position.

3. 3

   Exhale as you slowly extend your legs forward and slightly upward, keeping your knees straight and your legs pressed together. Ensure your lower back remains in contact with the floor.

4. 4

   Inhale as you pull your knees back towards your chest, opening them wide again to return to the starting frog position. Maintain continuous tension in your core throughout the movement.

Tips

• Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion, avoiding jerky or fast repetitions to maximize muscle engagement.
• Actively press your lower back into the floor to engage your core and protect your spine from arching during the leg extension.
• Squeeze your inner thighs together as you extend your legs to enhance adductor activation and improve hip stability.
• Keep your gaze directed towards the ceiling and neck relaxed to prevent unnecessary tension in your neck and shoulders.

Common Mistakes

• ×Arching the lower back: Keep your core tight and press your lumbar spine into the floor to prevent arching, only extending your legs as far as you can maintain this position.
• ×Rushing the movement: Perform each repetition slowly and with control, focusing on the muscle contraction rather than using momentum.
• ×Letting the head lift: Keep your head and shoulders relaxed on the floor throughout the exercise to avoid neck strain.