Through Kick Version II
The Through Kick Version II mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Through Kick Version II Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Through Kick Version II
Setup
Begin in a quadrupedal position (on all fours) with your knees hovering just off the floor, back flat, and core braced.
Movement
Initiate the movement by rotating your torso and hips toward one side.
Pivot your back leg and ground the opposite hand on the floor for support.
Simultaneously, kick the lead leg laterally through the space beneath your chest, extending it fully while balancing on the supporting hand and foot.
Keep your grounded hand directly under your shoulder and maintain a strong, stable core throughout the extension.
Return to the starting quadrupedal position by retracting the leg.
Immediately perform the same sequence on the opposite side.
Through Kick Version II FAQs
What muscles does the Through Kick Version II work?
The Through Kick Version II mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Through Kick Version II?
None. The Through Kick Version II is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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