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Back Kick Overhead Press

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The Back Kick Overhead Press is a dynamic full-body exercise that enhances strength and coordination without any equipment. By combining a controlled back kick with an overhead press motion, this exercise primarily targets the core, shoulders, and glutes, while also engaging stability muscles for improved balance and posture.

How to do it

  1. Begin standing with feet hip-width apart, legs slightly bent, and engage your core for stability.
  2. Simultaneously kick one leg straight back while raising both arms overhead as if pressing an imaginary weight.
  3. Focus on keeping your balance by grounding the opposite foot firmly on the floor, maintaining a straight line from hands to heel.
  4. Return to the starting position by bringing your leg down and lowering your arms, ready to switch sides.
  5. Repeat with alternate legs

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Maximus

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius Obliques Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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