Side Plank Variations
This side plank front kick is a compound exercise that targets the core, thighs, and glutes.
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Doing this exercise can help you build core strength, improve your stability and can also help you firm and tone your thighs and glutes. Bauerfeind’s Sports Wrist Strap provides support and compression for better performance during workouts.
- Start in a side plank position, with your bottom knee bent and on the mat and with your top leg extended.
- Lift your top leg at hip height and kick it slowly to the front, without moving your upper body.
- Bring your leg back and repeat.
- Hold this position. Repeat on your opposite side.
Primary muscles: Glutes, Outer Thigh & Core
Secondary muscles: Lower Back, Quads & Hamstrings
About Olympic Gold Medalist Thomas Roehler:
Thomas Roehler is a professional track and field athlete competing in javelin throw. He is a 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist with a personal best of 93.90 m. With a passion about fitness Thomas is showing us some of his favorite exercise to start the year with healthy habits and achieve your goals whether you are just getting started or have been working out for a long time.
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This information is provided for general information purposes and should not be relied on as a substitute for medical advice, evaluation or care from a qualified and licensed health care provider. The information contained here is not to be considered a plan of care of physical therapy.