Overhead Back-Kick Press
Tone your core, glutes, and shoulders with this dynamic exercise! Build strength and improve balance, all in one move.
The Overhead Back-Kick Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and glutes & hips, with help from the core and triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.

Required Equipment

Overhead Back-Kick Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Overhead Back-Kick Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Overhead Back-Kick Press
Starting Position:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
Initiate the Movement:
Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Shift your weight onto your left foot.
Back Kick:
While maintaining balance, extend your right leg straight back, keeping it straight and in line with your body.
Squeeze your glutes as you lift your leg.
Overhead Press:
As you kick back, simultaneously press the dumbbells overhead.
Fully extend your arms, keeping your wrists straight and elbows slightly soft.
Return to Starting Position:
Bring your right leg back down to the starting position while lowering the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Switch your weight to the right foot and repeat the movement on the left side.
Repetitions:
Aim for 8-12 repetitions on each leg, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Breathing:
Inhale as you prepare, exhale as you kick back and press overhead, and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Tips:
Maintain good posture throughout the exercise; avoid arching your back.
Start with lighter weights until you are comfortable with the movement.
Focus on smooth, controlled movements to enhance strength and stability.
Overhead Back-Kick Press FAQs
What muscles does the Overhead Back-Kick Press work?
The Overhead Back-Kick Press mainly works the shoulders and glutes & hips, with help from the core and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Overhead Back-Kick Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Overhead Back-Kick Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Overhead Back-Kick Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Overhead Back-Kick Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Backkick Triceps Extension, Arm Lift Leg Kickback, Back-Kick Heel-Tap and Side-Step Backkick.
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