Box kickbacks directly target the glutes, helping to sculpt and strengthen the lower body. This classical pilates exercise also engages the core for balance and stability, making it an efficient way to work multiple muscle groups.
Exercise Breakdown
- Position your knees on the reformer box, placing one foot in the long loop.
- Extend the working leg back toward the foot bar, focusing on activating the glutes.
- Keep the core engaged to maintain a stable position and avoid any swaying.
- Return the leg to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Core
Pro Tip
Add a sweeping motion with the extended leg to engage the hamstrings further. This enhances the overall effectiveness of the exercise, especially for the posterior chain.
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