Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Side Lying Outward Knee Kick.
The Side Lying Outward Knee Kick is a floor exercise performed on your side in which you lift the top knee outward and then extend the leg into a kick before returning to the starting position. It targets the hip abductors and glutes while also engaging the core for lateral stability.
The Side Lying Outward Knee Kick 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.
