How to Do a Back Kick in Kickboxing

Kickboxing for fitness has swept the nation, a dynamic and challenging form of exercise that works both the mind and body. Kickboxing uses a variety of moves to strengthen and sculpt the muscles, while at the same time teaching basic self-defense moves and boosting self-confidence. The back kick is just one of many kicking styles in kickboxing that you can add to your fitness routine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Full-sized punching bag

1. Begin in your standing kickboxing four-point stance, with your legs apart and your knees slightly bent. The non-dominant side of your body should be slightly forward, with your dominant leg behind you and your dominant arm a bit lower than the other. Place your hands in defense position with your elbows bent and your arms up ready to protect yourself from attack.

2. Rotate your body at the hips, spinning on your front foot and turning your back to face in your kicking direction. Your dominant leg should now be forward and your arms are still up in defense position.

3. Look over the shoulder on the dominant side of your body, bend your dominant knee and swing your leg back in a kick, making impact with the heel of your foot. Remember that these steps should be combined to form one continuous movement. Practice the back kick in slow motion until you perfect the steps, then make it one smooth, spinning kick.

4. Release the kick, turning your body forward once again as you lower your leg in front of you. Keep your arms up in defense position, ready to protect yourself. Take a step back with your dominant leg, returning to your kickboxing four-point stance.

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