Front-Kick Walking Reach Front
Walk, kick & reach! Boost flexibility & coordination with this dynamic exercise. Full body fitness in motion!
The Front-Kick Walking Reach Front mainly works the core and quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Front-Kick Walking Reach Front Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Long Thigh (sartorius)
Front-Kick Walking Reach Front Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front-Kick Walking Reach Front
Walking Front Kick with Reach
Starting Position:
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep your arms relaxed at your sides.
Movement Instructions:
Step Forward: Take a step forward with your right foot.
Kick: As your right foot lands, lift your left knee up and kick your left foot forward, extending your leg straight.
Reach: At the same time, reach your arms forward parallel to the ground.
Return: Bring your left leg back down and step your right foot back to the starting position.
Repeat: Switch legs and repeat the movement, stepping forward with your left foot and kicking with your right leg.
Continue: Keep alternating legs, maintaining a steady rhythm.
Tips:
Focus on balance and stability while performing the kick.
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain good posture.
Start slow to master the movement before increasing your pace.
Front-Kick Walking Reach Front FAQs
What muscles does the Front-Kick Walking Reach Front work?
The Front-Kick Walking Reach Front mainly works the core and quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Front-Kick Walking Reach Front?
None. The Front-Kick Walking Reach Front is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Front-Kick Walking Reach Front go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Front-Kick Walking Reach Front variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Forward-Kick, Alternating In-Place Front-Kick, Alternating In-Place Front-Kick Arm Circles and Alternating Forward Front-Kick Push.
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