Kickboxing Workout: Sculpt Muscles and Blast Fat

7. Side Kick

This kick is the strongest, because the force comes from the glutes. Keep your foot flexed as you kick out.

Imaginary Targets: Torso, Chest

• Stand with your left foot forward in fighting stance.
• Turn hips to the right, and pivot right toes out slightly.
• Lift your left knee toward the chest, keeping your foot flexed (not shown).
• Forcefully extend the left leg out to the left side, pushing through the heel while counterbalancing by leaning your entire upper body toward the right.
• Keep hands in fists near face. Retract the kick and immediately return to fighting stance.

Quick Tip: Think of kicking through target with heel.