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Body WeightCategory
strength
Mechanic
compound
Cal/min
5.5
Force
push
Push-up Inside Leg Kick is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Quadriceps and Hamstrings.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
As you push back up, lift one leg off the ground and kick it out to the side, keeping it straight.
Lower your leg back down and repeat the push-up, then switch to the other leg.
Continue alternating leg kicks with each push-up repetition.
warning Common Mistakes
Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because Push-up Inside Leg Kick loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.
Flaring the elbows too wide or letting the hips sag/pike, which shifts load off Glutes and stresses the shoulder joint.
Rushing through reps using momentum rather than controlling both the lifting and lowering phase, which is especially important since there's no external load to force good tempo.
Progressing the load or reps too quickly before technique is consistent across every rep of every set.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Push-up Inside Leg Kick is classified as a Intermediate strength exercise, so lifters with some training experience who already have basic technique and stability in place — beginners can work up to it, but should master fundamental Upper Legs movements first. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Upper Legs movements in a balanced routine.
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