Side Kick, Lying

General And Specifics

• with this pilates exercise, you can train the glutes, the core and the hip musculature
• it also improves the flexibility of the thigh muscles

Starting Position

• lay down on one side of your body
• rest the head on the lower arm
• the free hand stabilizes your position in front of your abs
• stretch out the legs
• move them forwards a little, this makes the position more stable, too

Correct Execution

• lift the upper leg to hip height
• brace the abs
• move the leg back and forth
• do not turn the lower back while swinging back
• the upper body does not move
• swing several times, then switch sides