Front Kick Kickboxing (with boxing bag) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip flexors, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Front Kick, Boxing Front Kick
How to: Front Kick Kickboxing (with boxing bag)
- Stand in a fighting stance in front of a boxing bag.
- Lift the knee of the kicking leg up towards your chest.
- Extend the leg forward, striking the bag with the ball of your foot while keeping your toes pointed.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Failing to pivot on the supporting foot.
- Kicking too high without proper control.
- Lean back instead of maintaining an upright posture.
Modifications
- Perform the kick without a bag for reduced impact.
- Use a lower kick for those with flexibility limitations.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged during the kick for stability.
- Make sure to pivot on the supporting foot to allow for a full range of motion.
- Practice your balance and form with slower kicks before increasing speed.
Front Kick Kickboxing (with boxing bag) Alternatives
Tags
kickboxing
plyometrics
cardio
leg exercise
aerobic
strength
flexibility