Standing Hand Out Cross Kick

Standing Hand Out Cross Kick (Plyometrics)

1. Starting Position:
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height, parallel to the floor.

2. Engage Your Core:
- Tighten your abdominal muscles to maintain balance and stability throughout the movement.

3. Initiate the Movement:
- Shift your weight to your left foot.
- Bend your right knee and lift your right foot off the ground, bringing it towards your glutes.

4. Kick Forward:
- From this position, extend your right leg forward into a kick. Aim to keep it straight and at a comfortable height.
- As you kick, pull your arms in slightly to maintain balance.

5. Return to Starting Position:
- After the kick, return your right foot to the starting position, keeping your arms extended at your sides.
- Shift your weight back to your right foot and repeat the kick with your left leg.

6. Repeat:
- Continue alternating kicks for a set number of repetitions or for a specific duration, maintaining your balance and form.

7. Breathing:
- Inhale during the starting position and while lifting your leg. Exhale as you kick forward.

8. Cool Down:
- After completing your sets, perform some gentle stretches for your legs and arms to cool down.

Tips:
- Start slowly to maintain balance and avoid rushing the movements.
- Focus on keeping your core engaged and controlling your kicks for better stability.
- As you become more comfortable, you can increase the speed or height of the kicks.