Adductors · Bodyweight

Walking Side Kicks Half Turn

Dynamic warm-up that opens the hips on the move.

Walking Side Kicks Half Turn exercise demonstration
AdductorsBodyweight

How to do it

  1. Stand tall, then swing one leg up and out to the side.
  2. As you kick, pivot a half turn toward the kicking leg.
  3. Step down into your new direction and stay controlled.
  4. Repeat, alternating legs as you go.

The one cue that matters

Keep the swinging leg fairly straight and lead the turn with your hips, not your shoulders.

Muscles worked

The Walking Side Kicks Half Turn isolates the Adductors — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted adductors volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Walking Side Kicks Half Turn work?

The Walking Side Kicks Half Turn primarily works the Adductors.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Walking Side Kicks Half Turn?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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