Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Side Kick Through.
The side kick through is a bodyweight calisthenics movement that starts in a bear crawl position, then rotates the hips and sweeps one leg through to the opposite side in a kicking motion. It challenges core stability, hip mobility, and rotational strength while alternating sides.
The Side Kick Through is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
