Kick Side Jump Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Glutes
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.7
- Alternate Names
- Side Kicking Jump
How to: Kick Side Jump
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and prepare to jump sideways to the right.
- Jump explosively to the side, bringing your leg up and kicking out.
- Land softly on the opposite foot, absorbing the impact.
- Repeat the movement in the opposite direction, switching sides.
Common Mistakes
- Not maintaining proper posture while jumping.
- Landing heavily instead of softly.
- Failing to engage the core throughout the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the jump in a lower range of motion if you have knee issues.
- Step sideways instead of jumping if jumping is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged for stability during the jump.
- Focus on landing softly to minimize impact on your joints.
- Use your arms to help propel you into the jump.
Kick Side Jump Alternatives
Tags
plyometrics
aerobic
lower body
conditioning
jumping
cardio