---
title: "Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)"
description: "Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips."
locale: en
slug: bent-leg-side-kick-kneeling
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/bent-leg-side-kick-kneeling"
primaryMuscle: "Glutes"
secondaryMuscles: ["Hamstrings","Quads"]
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/8e86fc05-bent-leg-side-kick-kneeling.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-10-20T13:27:28+00:00
---
# Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)

Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

## How to do it

1. Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
2. Lift your right knee off the floor in a swift motion and raise it sideways until it is level with your hip, keeping your leg bent at a 90-degree angle.
3. Lower your right knee back to the starting position.
4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the left leg.

## Form tips

- Ensure your hands are directly under your shoulders to provide a stable base for the movement.
- Focus on engaging your glutes as you lift your leg to enhance muscle activation.
- Avoid leaning to the side; keep your upper body stable during the exercise.

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