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Alternate Heel Touch Side Kick Squat
The Alternate Heel Touch Side Kick Squat is a bodyweight exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you rise, lift one leg to the side in a kicking motion while touching your heel with the opposite hand.
- Return to the starting position with control.
- Alternate sides with each repetition.
- Engage your core and maintain balance throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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