High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick
Torch your core & boost cardio with High-Knee Oblique Twist Kicks! Strengthen obliques, flexors & glutes. Level up your fitness today!
The High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick mainly works the core, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms crossed over your chest.
Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
Begin the exercise by lifting your right knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your upper body to the right, aiming to bring your left elbow towards your lifted knee.
Return to the starting position, then quickly extend your right leg out in a kicking motion while maintaining a straight posture.
Bring the right leg back to the ground and immediately repeat the high knee and twist on the same side.
After completing a set on the right side, switch to lift your left knee and twist toward the left, followed by the left leg kick.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
The images show the muscular involvement during different phases of the exercise, highlighting the work on the obliques, hip flexors, and other lower body muscles. It's important to perform each movement with control and maintain balance for the full benefit of the exercise.
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High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick FAQs
What muscles does the High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick work?
The High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the obliques and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick?
None. The High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating High-Knee Turn Sky Reach, Alternating Side-Kick Heel-Tap Squat, Side-Kick Between Leg Throw and BOSU™ Ball High-Knee Step-Up Air Twist.
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