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Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk

Strengthen hips & core with Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walks! Tone your lower body with controlled, alternating leg movements.

The Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Obliques

How to do the Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk

  1. Starting Position:

    • Begin in a kneeling position on the floor.

    • Make sure your knees are directly under your hips and your hands are placed on the floor in front of you, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  2. Movement Initiation:

    • Engage your core to stabilize your body.

  3. Leg Movement:

    • Lift your right knee off the ground and extend your right leg out to the side, keeping it bent at a knee angle of about 90 degrees.

    • Your foot should remain close to the ground as you move.

  4. Side Step:

    • Slowly slide your right foot along the ground to the right side, moving your entire body sideways.

  5. Return Movement:

    • Bring your right leg back toward the starting position, returning your knee to the ground.

  6. Repetition:

    • Repeat the movement by extending your left leg out to the side and sliding it along the ground, just as you did with your right leg.

  7. Continue Alternating:

    • Continue to alternate between your right and left sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your movements slow and controlled.

  • Focus on maintaining good posture throughout the exercise.

  • Ensure that your hips stay level and do not shift excessively as you move your legs.

End Position:

  • After completing the desired repetitions, return to a kneeling position with both knees on the ground. Make sure to stretch or relax afterward to cool down.

Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk FAQs

What muscles does the Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk work?

The Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk?

None. The Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Kneeling Leg-Out Side-Walk variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Side-Kick Bent-Leg, Bodyweight Lateral Walk, Dynamic Drop Knee and Side Half Kneeling Lunge.

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