Exercise technique

outside leg kick push-up

The outside leg kick push-up is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that combines a traditional push-up with a lateral leg kick, targeting the glutes and engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This movement challenges upper body strength, core stability, coordination, and lower body mobility.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  3. As you push back up, kick one leg out to the side, extending it fully and engaging your glutes.
  4. Return your leg to the starting position and repeat the push-up, alternating legs with each repetition.
  5. Continue alternating leg kicks and push-ups for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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