Glutes exercise · body weight
Outside Leg Kick Push-Up
The outside leg kick push-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the outside leg kick push-up
- Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
- As you push back up, kick one leg out to the side, extending it fully and engaging your glutes.
- Return your leg to the starting position and repeat the push-up, alternating legs with each repetition.
- Continue alternating leg kicks and push-ups for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the glutes. The quadriceps, hamstrings and calves work as secondary muscles. See all glute exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
