Roundhouse Kick. Kickboxing Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- aerobic
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Round Kick, Thai Kick
How to: Roundhouse Kick. Kickboxing
- Stand in a fighter's stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Shift your weight to your back foot.
- Rotate your hip and lift your front leg to deliver a kick.
- Extend your leg in a swinging motion while keeping your control.
- Retract your leg back to the original position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping balance during the kick.
- Swinging the leg rather than driving with the hip.
- Failure to retract the leg after the kick.
Modifications
- Perform a lower kick if you have limited flexibility.
- Practice the movement without kicking for beginners.
Tips
- Engage your core for better stability.
- Ensure your knee is aligned with your toes while executing the kick.
- Practice slowly to perfect your technique before speeding up.
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Tags
kickboxing
plyometrics
aerobic
strength
cardio
lower body