kick up

nouns

raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand
kick up
is a part of
the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
handstand
is a type of (narrower)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
"the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

verbs

cause to rise by kicking
"kick up dust"
kick up
is a type of (narrower)
raise from a lower to a higher position
"Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
"Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
call forth, evoke, kick up, provoke