Nevian
White Belt
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I'm 32 years old and have been training TKD for about six months. I'm struggling a bit with getting the necessery height on my side kicks. I'm a little unsure whether the problem is flexibility or strength, or maybe both. I can easily stand upright and place my palms on the floor, which tells me that my hamstrings are quite flexible. Doesn't it? However, when I try to raise my leg sideways I do feel tension at the back of my thigh a bit high up as soon as I reach hip level. This would also be the hamstring wouldn't it? When it comes to the side-split I can maybe reach 100° max.
What I currently do to improve my kicks (and height) is to stand close to a wall and simply perform them again and again. I also attach a weight to my foot and raise it sideways as far I can and hold it. Are there any other good excercises you can suggest or am I on the right track?
What I currently do to improve my kicks (and height) is to stand close to a wall and simply perform them again and again. I also attach a weight to my foot and raise it sideways as far I can and hold it. Are there any other good excercises you can suggest or am I on the right track?