The pushup inside leg kick is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that combines a standard pushup with a lateral leg kick, targeting the glutes and engaging the core, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It requires coordination, balance, and strength.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore
How to Perform
1
Start in a pushup position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
2
Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
3
As you push back up, lift one leg off the ground and kick it out to the side, keeping it straight.
4
Lower your leg back down and repeat the pushup, then switch to the other leg.
5
Continue alternating leg kicks with each pushup repetition.
Pro Tips
•Cross the kicking leg under your body with control, aiming the foot toward the opposite side.
•Keep your Pushup form strict: elbows at 45 degrees, chest to the floor, full lockout at the top.
•Engage your obliques during the leg cross to maximize the rotational core benefit.
Common Mistakes
•Performing a sloppy Pushup and focusing only on the leg kick, which defeats the purpose of the compound movement.
•Rotating the hips excessively during the kick instead of keeping the movement controlled and compact.
•Moving too fast and losing form on both the Pushup and the kick components.