Heel kick
How to do the Heel kick: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes, Core), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Cross both hands in front of the chest, palms facing in, weight shifting onto the left leg.
- 2
Lift the right knee to waist height, then kick the right heel out, toes pulled back.
- 3
Open both arms to the sides at shoulder height, right hand above the kicking leg. Switch sides.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 6 each.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Heel kick?
The Heel kick uses: Bodyweight.
Which muscles does the Heel kick work?
The Heel kick works: Legs, Glutes, Core.
How many sets and reps for the Heel kick?
In Setline sessions the Heel kick is programmed as 3 sets of 6 each.
Which Setline styles include the Heel kick?
The Heel kick appears in: Tai Chi.
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