Butt kicks
Jog in place or forward, flicking each heel up toward the glutes.
- Muscle group: Cardio
- Equipment: Bodyweight
- Difficulty: Beginner
Also known as: Butt kick run, Heel flicks, Heel kicks, Hælløft i løb, Hæle til numse
How to do it
- Stand tall with your arms bent and your chest up.
- Jog on the spot or forward, kicking each heel up toward your glutes.
- Stay on the balls of your feet and keep a quick, relaxed rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knees swing forward instead of keeping them under the hips.
- Leaning forward or slouching, which strains the lower back.
Alternatives
Watch a video demonstration on YouTube
“How to Butt-Kick with Proper Form” by Get Healthy U - with Chris Freytag (opens YouTube)
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