Alternating Lying Froggy Kick
Tone your core with Alternating Lying Froggy Kicks! A low-impact exercise targeting glutes and abs. Feel the burn!
The Alternating Lying Froggy Kick mainly works the core and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Alternating Lying Froggy Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Adductors
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Alternating Lying Froggy Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Alternating Lying Froggy Kick
Lie down on your stomach on a comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat. Keep your legs straight and your arms by your sides or under your forehead for support.
Engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine.
Lift both legs slightly off the ground, ensuring the core remains tight, and the lower back does not arch excessively.
Bend one knee, bringing the heel towards the glute while keeping the thighs elevated off the ground. The motion should be similar to a frog kick - hence the name.
Alternately straighten the bent leg and bend the opposite knee, mimicking a flutter kick but with bent knees.
Make sure the movement is controlled and originates from the hip and core region, not from the lower back.
Continue to alternate the leg movements for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining a steady breathing rhythm.
Note: Ensure not to strain your lower back; keep the movements slow and controlled. If you experience any discomfort in your back or hips, consider reducing the range of motion or stopping the exercise.
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Alternating Lying Froggy Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Lying Froggy Kick work?
The Alternating Lying Froggy Kick mainly works the core and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and hip adductors.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Lying Froggy Kick?
None. The Alternating Lying Froggy Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Alternating Lying Froggy Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Alternating Lying Froggy Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Froggy Crunch, Froggy Pump, Bottle-Weight Froggy Crunch and Flutter Kick.
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