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Intermediate
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling) is a bodyweight exercise targeting Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus), Hip Abductors (gluteus medius.
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How to perform it
- Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
- Lift your right knee off the floor in a swift motion and raise it sideways until it is level with your hip, keeping your leg bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Lower your right knee back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the left leg.
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Variations and related exercises
3 Leg Dog Pose
4 Corners Curtsy
4 Corners Side Step
4 Punches Side Squat
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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