High-Knee Oblique Twist Kick

1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms crossed over your chest.

2. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.

3. Begin the exercise by lifting your right knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your upper body to the right, aiming to bring your left elbow towards your lifted knee.

4. Return to the starting position, then quickly extend your right leg out in a kicking motion while maintaining a straight posture.

5. Bring the right leg back to the ground and immediately repeat the high knee and twist on the same side.

6. After completing a set on the right side, switch to lift your left knee and twist toward the left, followed by the left leg kick.

7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

The images show the muscular involvement during different phases of the exercise, highlighting the work on the obliques, hip flexors, and other lower body muscles. It's important to perform each movement with control and maintain balance for the full benefit of the exercise.

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