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Swipe Kickback

Expert Advice

Maintain a brisk pace to keep your heart rate up, but ensure your movements are controlled for safety and effectiveness.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lean forward slightly and swipe one hand down towards the opposite foot.
  3. As you swipe down, kick the opposite leg back behind you.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, alternating with each rep.

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Muscles Worked

Swipe Kickback primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Chest, Shoulders, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Quads
Quads15%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings15%
Calves
Calves15%
Glutes
Glutes15%
Chest
Chest20%
Shoulders
Shoulders20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
15%Quads15%Hamstrings15%Calves15%Glutes20%Chest20%Shoulders

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Swipe Kickback work?
Swipe Kickback primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Chest, Shoulders. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Swipe Kickback?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Swipe Kickback suitable for beginners?
Swipe Kickback is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.