Pretzel Side Kick
Muscle Groups: Abductors
Pretzel Side Kick focuses on Abductors, with Quads, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Pretzel Side Kick with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your right side with your right arm extended overhead or supporting your head.
- 2
Bend both knees to 90 degrees, stacking your left leg directly on top of your right, with your left knee pointing forward.
- 3
Keeping your left knee bent, lift your left leg up towards the ceiling, rotating your hip slightly outwards.
- 4
From this lifted position, extend your left leg straight out to the side, pointing your toes.
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Bend your knee again, bringing your heel towards your glute while keeping the leg lifted.
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Slowly lower your bent left leg back down to stack on top of your right leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Pretzel Side Kick primarily targets Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Quads, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Pretzel Side Kick, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Pretzel Side Kick, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
