Standing
Main workout

Arm Swing Back Kick

Standing legs movement. Bend one leg and bring your heel back while swinging your arms.

Times practiced

Times practiced

How many times people completed this movement in workouts in the app, from August 18, 2026 to October 15, 2026.

How we get this number
2,932
Popularity rank

Popularity rank

Its place among 142 movements, ranked by times practiced.

How we get this number
#65of 142
Difficulty

Difficulty

How demanding the movement is, from 1 (gentlest) to 5.

How we get this number
4/5
Clarity

Clarity

How clearly the steps and the video specify the movement, from 1 to 5.

How we get this number
4/5
Time
30 sec
Equipment
None
Focus zonesLegsArms

How to do it

  1. Bend one leg and bring your heel back while swinging your arms.

  2. Place the foot down and alternate legs.

About Arm Swing Back Kick

Arm Swing Back Kick bends a knee to bring the heel behind while the arms swing. It alternates legs, so each cycle briefly asks the other leg to support your weight.

What to focus on

  • Keep the heel curl controlled rather than snapping it upward.
  • Place the foot down before changing legs.

Make the movement smaller

Use a low heel curl and a small arm swing near stable support.

A mistake to watch for

Leaning forward to lift the heel higher. Keep the curl small and the torso steady.

Practice time and pacing

The app assigns 30 seconds to Arm Swing Back Kick. Use that as a time block, with pauses whenever you need them. Move at the demonstration’s controlled pace; the timer is not a repetition target. Watch the full movement once before following along.

Where you will practice it

It first appears on day 3 of the Standing Beginner 30-Day Plan. The day count below follows the extended version; shorter days can use fewer movements.

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Alternatives in the app

Compare the instructions and movement demands before choosing a replacement.

Standing · No equipment

Front Kick Low Clap

Legs
Balance
Arms
Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/5

Lift one straight leg forward while spreading your arms out to the sides.

Standing · No equipment

Walk And Kick

Legs
Balance
Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/5

March in place or forward, then after a few steps add a light front kick.

Included in these 30-day plans