Lee's Crazy Cardio - Squat Kick

This is a great one for the legs and bum - and the core gets a workout too!

This is a great workout for the legs and bum and you will activate your core by focusing on good body posture while performing the exercise.

Find the Space

Stand still and how your arms out straight to the side. Spin around in one full circle. That all the space you need to perform the squat kicks - so no excuses.

The Exercise

1

Stand with feet just wider than hips with toes pointing forwards.
Maintain a ‘Neutral spine’ by activating your core
Pull your shoulders back and down and hold the head up in a proud position.
Now raise your hands in front of you like a boxer's guard position and make two fists

2

Bend the legs keeping the knees, pushing the bottom back
Keep the knees in line with the direction of the toes - imagine you are sitting on a horse
The knees should be behind the toes
The legs should not bend further than 90 degrees.
Maintain a straight back and look forward.

3

Push against the floor as you power up with the legs
At the same time kick one leg out in front of you
Return to the start position

4

Repeat the exercise
As you power up, change the kicking leg
This time, punch the arm out in front of you as well - right leg with right arm, left leg with left arm

Timing

Do this exercise for 30 seconds. Count how many times you can kick in that time.

Next time around, try to beat your previous score.

Remember to alternate arms as this will help with balance

Ensure you maintain good technique and posture throughout.

Progression

Once you have beaten your score at 30 seconds, progress to 45 seconds and then 1 minute.
Each time, try to beat your last score!

If you would like to challenge me - I can perfom 56 in 1min !

OK - have fun and remember start slowly and take time to progress.

Next time around will be a bit more challenging with "Burpee Tucks"

Lee

Quick Tip!

Maintain good posture throughout
Don't allow your body to lean forward
Breath out on each kick

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