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Lying Straight-Leg Kick

Calisthenics / Beginner

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lying straight-leg kick is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes and hip flexors ...more

lying straight-leg kick is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, calves, glutes and hip flexors.

The only lying straight-leg kick equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different lying straight-leg kick variations that you can try out that may require different types of lying straight-leg kick equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper lying straight-leg kick form is easy with the step by step lying straight-leg kick instructions, lying straight-leg kick tips, and the instructional lying straight-leg kick technique video on this page. lying straight-leg kick is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the lying straight-leg kick video, learn how to do the lying straight-leg kick, and then be sure and browse through the lying straight-leg kick workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Try to keep feet as flat as possible when raising leg up. Point toes towards your face. You will feel a tight stretch in your calves and hamstrings.
  2. Don't let your knees bend. Both legs should be straight.
  3. At first it may seem impossible to keep your feet flat in the air, but after you keep doing this exercise over time it will begin to relax.

Variations

  1. Raise both legs off the ground at the same time. Keep them together with legs perfectly straight.
  2. Sit on your buttocks with legs flat on the floor in front of you. Bend at your waist and reach for your feet as far as you can. Grab onto your feet and hold for a moment.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Try to keep feet as flat as possible when raising leg up. Point toes towards your face. You will feel a tight stretch in your calves and hamstrings.
  2. Don't let your knees bend. Both legs should be straight.
  3. At first it may seem impossible to keep your feet flat in the air, but after you keep doing this exercise over time it will begin to relax.

Variations

  1. Raise both legs off the ground at the same time. Keep them together with legs perfectly straight.
  2. Sit on your buttocks with legs flat on the floor in front of you. Bend at your waist and reach for your feet as far as you can. Grab onto your feet and hold for a moment.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation