How to Do Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick

Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and cross your arms over your chest.
  2. 02Engage your core and shift your weight slightly onto your left leg.
  3. 03Kick your right leg straight out in front of you while keeping the knee locked.
  4. 04Lower the leg with control and immediately switch to the other side.
  5. 05Ensure your back remains perpendicular to the floor throughout the entire kicking phase.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on a sharp, controlled kick and keep your torso upright to maximize hamstring dynamic mobility.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick questions

What muscles does Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick work?

Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and cross your arms over your chest. Engage your core and shift your weight slightly onto your left leg. Kick your right leg straight out in front of you while keeping the knee locked. Lower the leg with control and immediately switch to the other side. Ensure your back remains perpendicular to the floor throughout the entire kicking phase.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick?

Focus on a sharp, controlled kick and keep your torso upright to maximize hamstring dynamic mobility.

Is Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick suitable for beginners?

Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick?

No. Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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