How To Get Higher Kicks With 5 Simple Exercises

[@BuildingPhysiques]

On a scale from 1-5 (1 being low, 5 being high) rate your kicking height?

[@benjaminjones2769]

2 as of now but training to get better

[@RobertoTheGreat5]

3

[@Reuben5825]

2-3

[@b_olson542]

5 when hips are in the front position. 1 when in the side. It has gotten worse with age.

[@cherlypanday]

4

[@omarmunoz4894]

I use to kick at a high level. Now in my 50’s I want to try and regain even a little of my former kicks. This video came at the right time. Thank you 🙏

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem! It’s never too late!

[@dposting2941]

Ditto! Keep going brother!

[@moshack]

Sounds good. But….

Same here - good luck.

[@FitFighter15]

You already should have known those ways if used to kick higher. Just go back to the basics and keep practicing

[@hermanchaves6723]

Thank You 🙏 endless blessings to you and your family

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thank you and same to you and yours.

[@markwinsor446]

I just found you tonight. No one has ever covered this aspect of training. Thank you. You have a new subscriber. Well played, Sir

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem man, glad you found this video help 👊🏽

[@danielallen8702]

Actually Bill "Superfoot" Wallace has been doing this way longer. Look him up. The more you know. 😎

[@imdanielvalentino]

Thanks for the knowledge king

[@BuildingPhysiques]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@PowerStallionGym]

0:32 Side Kick Chamber Holds 3-4setx30-60sec 1:34 Side Kick Position Holds 2-3setx15-30sec. Goal 45-50sec 2:38 Slow and Controlled Kicks 3setsx8-10reps (3-5sec Tempo. Goal 5-15sec Tempo) 3:38 Wall Holds Assisted Kicks 3-4setsx8-12reps 4:32 Transition Kick Chamber Holds Example 1) Front Kick to Side Kick Exampke 2) Roundhouse Kick to Side Kick

[@squirrel6687]

That is a Kukkiwon TKD curriculum chamber for the side kick. After the chamber, the extension is called execution, then retraction. Traditional or as taught by GM Jhoon Rhee, the side kick has a front kick chamber. Nice video. Great physique. All of these exercises are done in Ohdokwan/Chungdokwan Taekwon-Do; however, they are done with a chair or similar to keep the chamber high. As you progress, the chairs' distance from the practitioner decreases. Give it up for traditional TKD and the former glory of the ITF. Important note, those exercises were taught to Bruce Lee by the late GM Rhee, Father of American TKD. Oh yeah, our chambers are swapped for the side kick which uses a front kick chamber. Your side kick uses our hook kick chamber. We are taught to be able to deliver any of the basic kicks from the front kick chamber. Olympic style TKD is not all there is. Kukkiwon practitioners and South Koreans alike act as though it doesn't exist. Our form has been battle tested in Vietnam, where ROK Marines had the highest kill ratio of anyone, well accept for the Australians or New Zealanders.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Ahhh so a side kick from a front kick chamber. I like that. I never learned traditionally so it’s always nice to learn new information and tips. The chair I make great use as well.

[@thomasmiskimin8970]

Outstanding video and I'm definitely adding these into my routine. Thank you sir! I would rate myself about a 2 currently. It has improved dramatically, but still have a ways to go.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it. Just stay committed and you’ll see improvement in no time.

[@josiahbholahillaire3574]

Spence, you should have a billion subscribers to be honest. Your videos are saving lives

[@Reuben5825]

Yea I agree

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate fellas 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mariostekic]

Hi I am new here 😊 Great video and explanation 👌😎 I will work more on these exercises 💪😎

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks and I appreciate the support. Train hard 💪🏽💪🏽

[@chandlermason9350]

Keep it up Spence👍

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Will do thank you!

[@chandlermason9350]

@@BuildingPhysiques 👍

[@Bralor780]

Great vid mate cheers

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rebelsheep23]

Your video really inspired me. Recently I am stuck in making more loads to my leg training without using weights, having no idea how to design such a move, and your video gives me a new light.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Glad to hear that. Yea these exercises definitely will help you.

[@ShusekiShihan]

I started to train in Shotokan Karate in 1972 and we did these exercise at the beginning of class, and afterwards everyone's gi (uniform) was wet through and through with sweet. We used to call it the leg squeeze. It definitely improves your kicks 100%. Spence Crosby has excellent form! This is a video good video, thank you!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

That means a lot especially coming from a experienced martial artist, thank you 🙏🏽

[@VibesOfBry]

Started tkd 2 years ago, no kicking prior to that. Now i can kick pretty well with both legs, mosty thorugh doing exercises like these 💪🏾🫶🏾. And i startrd all this in my 30s :)

[@belial832]

Great video and great advice. Just one question : do yoi recommand to practice these exercises every day, 1/2 day ? Thank you 😄

[@jasonshank9073]

My god you look badass man. My spirits have been shattered for some years and it's been hard for me to get back into training, but I gotta start trying again. Excellent work. Excellent video. Absolutely inspiring. Absolutely subscribed. I hope to climb back up and reach these levels. I almost have before, I hope to again

[@queendelight1689]

I love this video you make a videos. I love the way you explain things you are on your way to the top. Keep up the good work.❤

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the support 🙏🏽

[@lizbee2739]

Great video! Will be trying these soon

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Please do!

[@eliasbogdo]

These seem to be amazing excercises! I'll try them out!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

👊🏽👊🏽

[@kramkalisthenics]

Really great training advice! Mad respect and thank you Spence!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it, thanks 🙏🏽

[@saiholaw5113]

thank you so much, i hope u can keep to upload video👍from hong kong fans

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thank you 🙏🏽 🇭🇰

[@ronknight279]

Sir, Thank you and I mean that with the utmost sincerity and respect. Coming back to the Martial Arts after 30 years. It is hard to rectify the man I am now compared to the Martial Artist I was in my late teens and early twenties. To put it bluntly my check engine light has come on and I can't do the things I use to especially in regards to balance and flexibility. What you just taught will now be a part of my everyday practice.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem! I’m so happy to hear! It’s never too late. You just have to train smartly and consistently 👊🏽. That muscle memory is still there.

[@KingKoalaKong]

Finally a clear and explicit video on this subject. Thank you from France 👍🏻

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it 👊🏽

[@benjaminjones2769]

Good info bro thank you

[@BuildingPhysiques]

You bet bro!

[@SuperhumanUnchained]

Great video Great channel Great content Great athlete Great motivation and inspiration keep doing what your doing and I will always support you and your channel

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I greatly appreciate that man! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@philipfontaine8964]

Good video, good information, Great form.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it man 🙏🏽

[@Reuben5825]

Thank you your awesome. Are u still going to release merch?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it and yes I am still working on getting that out soon!

[@kevintamargo9429]

Awesome- thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it and no problem 👊🏽

[@joseantoniosanz9045]

Thank you. Amazing tips

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem and thanks 👊🏽

[@antoniopetisce3417]

Excellent video! Seriously good coaching! Thanks! 🥋

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@antoniopetisce3417]

@@BuildingPhysiques thank you and I subscribed!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@edprince9079]

Great video. Subscribed

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Appreciate it 💪🏽💪🏽

[@tigerboy4516]

love the hat. Gonna start doing this so my ab will grow stronger and tighter, not blocky and sticking out

[@BuildingPhysiques]

👊🏽👊🏽

[@ClipsAndTips255]

this video is just what I needed. I spent so much time stretching and eventually got to my middle splits but my kicks didn’t improve at all. This helped a lot

[@BuildingPhysiques]

So glad! Happy I can helped 🙏🏽

[@dero5466]

I have a feeling this will improve my kicks very quickly. Looks like a good workout, thank you.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

It definitely will!

[@kalikop]

Excellent video sir. Thank you much

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Not a problem!

[@AmerAl-AgottiBey-wt7gb]

This is amazing, I was so flexible when I was young and training but I lost all that flexibility. This inspired me to regain my flexibility. I'll be watching all your videos

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks 🙏🏽 get back to it 💪🏽

[@Gaetan.N]

Super content Spencer! gonna try those in my kick boxing training today! You got my sub

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks for the sub! Train hard 💪🏽

[@Bralor780]

Subbing this mate you got some fullistic ideas first time encountering this perspective absolutely looking forward to more of your content mate appreciate your unique perspective cheers

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it brother! Thank you for the support and I’ll be sure to bring you more helpful tips and info.

[@andrebaxter4023]

Good information sir. Where did you get that Jingasa from?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it man. I got it from Amazon.

[@kingo3937]

Thanks for the knowledge.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

You bet!

[@JT-md7ke]

Love your kicking videos on IG brother

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate the support bro!

[@JT-md7ke]

Keep inspiring and growing brother

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Most definitely will!

[@bladetasticknives5712]

Awesome brother 👍🏻💪🏼👍🏻💪🏼 On a side note, where did you get the straw hat ? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@uberdonkey9721]

this is gold. Thanks man

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Glad it helped!

[@OverSooll]

Nice program and effective for sure

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@quintinfranklin9168]

Fantastic exercises! Thamk you young man!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem!

[@harshaltheboss]

Bro make a video on your routine how you manage to practice martial arts and Building muscle and also focusing on flexibility please tell how you manage all that

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I will soon.

[@jensvide777]

Your kicks are beautiful. I think few people can kick like that. Maybe in 10 years I can raise my leg above my waist.. I've been doing these exercises for a little while.🙏🙏

[@np494609]

Good video man. Amateur Muay Thai fighter here and I can tell you know your stuff. I’m still working on my leg and hip mobility and strength so this helpful.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it man. Keep training hard, I train pro fighters and I stress hip mobility training.

[@dreameatersmma4078]

Needed this thank you

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem

[@headkicked]

The slow training reminds me of something my old kick boxing coach would say: "if you can do it slow, you can do it fast." Instead of rushing through technique he would have us slowly practice strikes so that we can focus more on the subtle movements, like rotating your wrist in a punch at the last second. And then train it consistently so that when you execute it with speed and strength, your muscle memory kicks in and delivers perfect technique without really thinking about it. Also, the last bit where you move through different kick positions while chambered is good. Especially if you practice moving from straight kick to roundhouse, you'll learn the setup for a question mark kick.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Yup taking it slow really builds strength and control

[@KoolRanqe]

Good advices

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Glad it was helpful!

[@99BravoZulu]

That thumbnail is straight up FIRE 🔥

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks!

[@harshaltheboss]

Brother how to make a physique like you? What to do what do you do?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I mainly train calisthenics and martial arts (when I can).

[@zome59]

looking great with the Raiden hat ⚡⚡

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@BuildingPhysiques]

You bet

[@marcoclipsff8449]

can i follow it up with stretching routine ?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Oh yea most definitely

[@jerrettfarmer]

Wow. Thank you.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem 👊🏽

[@genishugues6827]

Bro i saved your video, is my base training now. Thank you

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem!

[@hungvu262]

Think this will help for injuries as a runner.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

What type of injury do you have?

[@justinpierce6812]

Ima have to incorporate more of this

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Get it 💪🏽💪🏽

[@EdsPlace]

This is awesome! Why bodybuild stupid quads before masterting this, if ever? TY, very cool, will integrate into program. I was a decent Muay Thai kicker, didn't respect the TKD, this changed my mind. Thanks

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem! Hey man I’m happy you can draw a different or more open perspective. Keep training hard 👊🏽

[@Yoruikii]

Now I see why I ain't getting good stability and control in my kicks while I was training and sparring. Appreciate the tips, brother. One question though, how many days in a week should we train those kicks?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem! I recommend 3/4x a week. Do be sure to still work flexibility tho.

[@ericmobley3266]

Excellent my man and I know what I’m talking about.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

👊🏽👊🏽

[@PirataMundoTV]

Muito Axé!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Obrigado 🙏🏽

[@StephenDrain-kv6zq]

Me to I'm working on it

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Keep at it 👊🏽

[@geonicusprime6255]

Any tips for those just starting out and being not as flexible as you? I can barely kick at hip height without feeling it in my hip. Is the answer to keep going as high as I can (even if it’s not that high) or do I need something else to train flexibility first?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Incorporate both, but do be sure you are not experiencing pain. Make to stretch those glutes and the piriformis muscle. Do Isometric holds even if they are not that high.

[@zeea320]

Thank you ❤

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem!

[@EMMmaximino]

not a martial artist; have no plans to kick anyone (yet), but love using all of this into my fitness. ty sifu, gunna have to subscribe

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Sounds good, train hard and thank you 🙏🏽

[@kevingeorge2458]

Great video Mr Crosby I just subscribe to your channel Sir 👏👏👏👏💯

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it man 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@anonymerdude4501]

Great vid

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@mako9980]

thank mate!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem!

[@robin12379]

Awesome

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@brucecolero3447]

outstanding

[@abc5456]

I don’t have patience and consistency. I’m lazy and my scale of my kicking height is 0 I like to lay down on my couch and watching KZbin videos like yours

[@BuildingPhysiques]

lol well I appreciate the support nonetheless. If you ever need online coaching lemme know 👊🏽

[@borgullet3376]

Bro, you're a god.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Far from.

[@greenzordsandflutes]

Okay I don't know how long it's going to take me but I will make the effort to get proper form head kicks because it looks cool. Thanks boss!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem, train hard 💪🏽

[@greenzordsandflutes]

I can finally manage to hold a leg up without being super wobbly! Knee in front on both legs I took to the easiest but dude it's so sick that I can hold each leg in a side kick chamber position now without a wall. Form isn't where I want it to be, still need to tap the wall for balance at times, nor can I do head kicks yet(that's going to be a journey) but day 1 I was clinging onto my wall for dear life. Will keep going!

[@VishalSharma-j6i]

The Black Raiden. The NEW MORTAL KOMBAT CHAMPION!!!

[@BuildingPhysiques]

😎😎

[@jaxx8917]

How long do I have to train this way to improve high kick

[@BuildingPhysiques]

How high do you want to be able to kick exactly?

[@YophiSmith]

I was never an amazing kicker, but I used to be able to kick higher, but that was before the kids got here almost 20 years ago. Now, I'd like to get some mobility back! When I try to do kick chamber holds, especially side kick chamber holds (They were ALWAYS my weak point), it actually hurts like I cramp up. Do I just keep trying or what?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Most definitely you still can. I read in a book of mine, that cramping is usually a sign of weakness regarding the muscle. So if you feel this as you’re training this is normal. You have to push through but don’t over exert yourself. I’m assuming it’s your glutes right?

[@YophiSmith]

@@BuildingPhysiques so basically I have a weak butt 😂. Okay, I just need to push through. I’ll start practicing today. Thanks

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem!

[@yesimautistic4538]

How long should my breaks between sets be?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Anywhere 60-90 Sec.

[@yesimautistic4538]

@@BuildingPhysiques Thank you.🙏

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem

[@yesimautistic4538]

@@BuildingPhysiques could you do a vid on Bruce Lee’s physique, please?

[@upscshorts45196]

Sir Can you make a video on comining Boxing,Taekwondo,Muay Thai and we would love to see a collabration with Shane from fight tips.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Like a follow along fighting video? One day I would love to collab with Shane.

[@upscshorts45196]

@@BuildingPhysiques Yes sir,you can do a follow along video.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I gotcha!

[@Syzygy88]

Tuff 💯

[@BuildingPhysiques]

💪💪🙏🏽

[@Noahzeitoun]

Yo bro so I’m confused I’m trying to Learn a tornado kick and I can’t kick high when I try it if I can’t do the stretches (saying that I can’t reach far enough) how should I start???

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Message me on IG man. Also I offer online coaching as well. I have a first free consultation too.

[@Noahzeitoun]

@@BuildingPhysiques not allowed to have it

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Gotcha

[@harshaltheboss]

Bro i unlock so much flexibility but those last few inches not opening what to do?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Work on training more hip mobility exercises

[@harshaltheboss]

@@BuildingPhysiques ok bro thanks

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem

[@meat-hook]

I'm an old beat up veteran, so I do those animal flow and hip mobility routines every morning. Went from unable to run to jogging up the mountains here in Colorado. I'm even able to go hunting and pack out an elk. (I don't kick them to death, but I bet I could if it held still).

[@Steven-x4y]

GGRRRAAATTT INSTRUCTIONS 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thank you 👊🏽👊🏽

[@s0ulsonyx]

Wooowoooo, show 😊

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@chukm7128]

Top video

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Thanks

[@donovans6472]

that's what they're missing in the new martial arts movies... the guy holding his leg up in the air.....you need to get yourself into one of those kung fu/martial arts/fighting/action movies and hold your leg up in the air like that for a fight scene.... those scenes are always memorable....

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I really appreciate that bro 🙏🏽

[@Vinnay94]

Bro, you could play as Dre in the new Karate Kid movie.

[@BuildingPhysiques]

😂😂I appreciate it bro

[@FilippoLegnani]

"stretch doesn't matter": proceeds to perform the split

[@AreteAskesis]

I’ve never seen that Asian hat look so good. Now I want one

[@BuildingPhysiques]

I appreciate it, they’re definitely worth the investment.

[@MillerTheOfficialGaming]

Ill take effective, well located, high impact teeps over flash in a street fight any day ❤

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Flashiness on social media is just what it is my guy. I don’t think many ppl would do this in a fight honestly. The flashiness is to encapsulate people’s attention. Nothing more nothing less.

[@MillerTheOfficialGaming]

@@BuildingPhysiques understandable

[@mack7054-p9s]

Could be be the perfect workout for a non-martial artist?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Oh yea most definitely.

[@knightfall0153]

My thigh hurts when I hold my leg out on front kicks how do I improve that?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Does it feel like it’s cramping?

[@Waldee84]

This is real Yasuke

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@tiffanyencio9760]

how many i do in a week

[@BuildingPhysiques]

2-4x

[@2jc937]

How many times per week?

[@BuildingPhysiques]

3/4x a week!

[@2jc937]

@@BuildingPhysiques Thanks bro

[@BuildingPhysiques]

No problem bro

[@bilel6666]

please video for beginner

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Like a follow along routine?

[@RobertoTheGreat5]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BuildingPhysiques]

👊🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BettyOnolac]

Can someone that suffers from tendinitis train this routine

[@BuildingPhysiques]

Yes but you have to train smartly.