Spin Hook Kick. Kickboxing Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Obliques, Hamstrings, Glutes
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- aerobic
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Spinning Hook Kick
How to: Spin Hook Kick. Kickboxing
- Stand in an athletic stance with knees slightly bent.
- Pivot on your supporting foot as you turn your body to initiate the spin.
- Bring your kicking leg up and extend it towards the target, aiming for a hook kick.
- Follow through the kick and return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Not pivoting the supporting foot correctly.
- Overcommitting to the spin, causing loss of balance.
- Kicking too high, leading to improper form.
Modifications
- Perform the kick without spinning for easier execution.
- Use a lower kick height to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged for balance.
- Focus on the fluidity of the movement.
- Practice the kick without spinning first if you're new.
Spin Hook Kick. Kickboxing Alternatives
Tags
kickboxing
plyometrics
aerobic
lower body
balance
cardio