1. Instead of legs pulled forward – keep the body in a straight line
2. Side kicks on an Exercise Ball – you are leaning on a stability ball and performing side kicks
3. Kneeling side kicks – kneeling on one knee while the other leg is performing side kicks
4. Side bridge with side kicks – knees bent – lift the hips up so that you are in side bridge, then lift the top leg to perform side kicks
5. Adding a pilates circle between the feet
6. Compressing a pilates circle with the top arm while performing side kicks
7. Feet elevated on a foam roller during side kicks
8. Elevate both feet, then perform side kicks with either top or bottom leg- great oblique work!!!
9. Holding a soft weighted ball in the top hand – you can perform movements with this arm at the same time or hold it vertically
10. Standing side kicks – all about balance when standing and trying to perform a side kick series
🙂 Have fun trying all these great challenging variations!!!