Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick
The Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick
Setup
Start in a downward-facing dog position: hands and feet on the floor, hips pushed high, forming an inverted V-shape with your body.
Movement
Pike Phase: From the starting position, bend your elbows to lower your head toward the floor, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
Kicking Phase: As you push back up to the starting position, lift one leg off the ground and sweep it under your body and out to the side while rotating your hip to perform a kick.
Return: Carefully return your foot to the floor and back to the starting downward-dog position.
Repeat: Perform the next repetition by driving the opposite leg through for the kick.
Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick work?
The Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick?
None. The Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Close Tricep Pike Through & Bend Combo Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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