Kick BacksExercise demonstration

For women

Kick Backs

LegsDifficulty 1/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Come to a stand and slightly widen your stance
  2. Extend one leg straight behind you, squeezing your glute at the top before returning with control
  3. Draw your shoulders up, down, and back to maintain a tall spine

What to feel

A strong squeeze in your glute at the top of each kick, with your standing leg keeping you steady.

Demonstration and technique cues from the Military Calisthenics app. Difficulty is the app's content rating.

Explore related movements.

Compare the technique and difficulty of each variation.

Put the movements into practice.

See the exercise order in a complete session.

Choose a women's plan and preview your first day.

Explore plans