Walk Leg Kick
Walk forward kicking one straight leg up in front with every step; a dynamic warm-up for the hip flexors and the backs of the legs.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall with a clear path ahead, fists up at the chest.
Steps
- Step forward and kick the back leg straight up in front.
- Keep the standing leg long and the chest tall at the top of the kick.
- Set the foot down ahead and kick the other leg on the next step.
Common mistakes
Bending the kicking knee to get higher: the leg stays straight; height comes with weeks. Rounding forward to meet the leg: the chest stays up. Throwing the leg hard: swing it under control.
Breathing
Exhale on each kick, inhale on the step.
