Side Kick. Kickboxing
Master the powerful side kick for improved hip mobility, core stability, and explosive leg strength. Perfect for kickboxing and martial arts training.
- Movement
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Per set
- 1 min
- Rest
- 30s
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Description
A kickboxing move where you kick laterally with force.
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How to do Side Kick. Kickboxing
- 01Setup
Stand in a fighting stance with your dominant side slightly back, hands in a guard position protecting your face.
- 02Setup
Shift your weight to your lead leg and pivot on the ball of your foot, turning your hips and shoulders 90 degrees away from your target.
- 03
Bring your kicking knee up towards your chest, chambering the kick with your heel close to your glute and toes pulled back.
- 04
Extend your leg forcefully, driving your heel into the target while maintaining hip rotation and a strong core.
- 05
Immediately retract your leg, bringing your heel back towards your glute, and pivot back to your starting fighting stance.
Tips
- Maximize power by fully rotating your hips and driving through with your heel, imagining you're pushing a heavy door open with your foot.
- Maintain a tight guard throughout the kick to protect your head and ribs, even as your body rotates.
- Focus your gaze on your target throughout the movement to improve accuracy and balance.
- Engage your core strongly to stabilize your torso and prevent wobbling, especially during the chamber and extension phases.
Common mistakes
- Kicking with the toes instead of the heel reduces power and can cause injury; always pull your toes back to strike with the heel or the blade of your foot.
- Failing to fully rotate the hips limits power and range of motion; ensure your supporting foot pivots 90 degrees to open your hips towards the target.
- Dropping your guard during the kick leaves you vulnerable; keep your hands up and tight to your face or body for protection.
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Is Side Kick. Kickboxing good for beginners?
Side Kick. Kickboxing is rated intermediate. Beginners can still attempt it with lighter weight and careful form, but it's best to master easier variations first.
What equipment do I need for Side Kick. Kickboxing?
You need Body weight to perform Side Kick. Kickboxing. If you don't have this equipment, look for variations that target the same muscles with what you have available.
What are the best tips for Side Kick. Kickboxing?
Maximize power by fully rotating your hips and driving through with your heel, imagining you're pushing a heavy door open with your foot. Maintain a tight guard throughout the kick to protect your head and ribs, even as your body rotates. Focus your gaze on your target throughout the movement to improve accuracy and balance. Engage your core strongly to stabilize your torso and prevent wobbling, especially during the chamber and extension phases.
What are common mistakes when doing Side Kick. Kickboxing?
Kicking with the toes instead of the heel reduces power and can cause injury; always pull your toes back to strike with the heel or the blade of your foot. Failing to fully rotate the hips limits power and range of motion; ensure your supporting foot pivots 90 degrees to open your hips towards the target. Dropping your guard during the kick leaves you vulnerable; keep your hands up and tight to your face or body for protection.
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