Glutes · Bodyweight

Flutter Kicks

A compound movement that trains your glutes, done using just your bodyweight. Your hamstrings help out.

Flutter Kicks, starting positionFlutter Kicks, end position

Muscles you'll work

Flutter Kicks muscles worked, front viewFlutter Kicks muscles worked, back view
GlutesPrimaryHamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. On a flat bench lie facedown with the hips on the edge of the bench, the legs straight with toes high off the floor and with the arms on top of the bench holding on to the front edge.
  2. Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and straighten the legs until they are level with the hips. This will be your starting position.
  3. Start the movement by lifting the left leg higher than the right leg.
  4. Then lower the left leg as you lift the right leg.
  5. Continue alternating in this manner (as though you are doing a flutter kick in water) until you have done the recommended amount of repetitions for each leg. Make sure that you keep a controlled movement at all times. Tip: You will breathe normally as you perform this movement.

More glute exercises

Butt Lift (Bridge)Glute KickbackJumping LungeLateral Squat
EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound
Push or pullPull
LevelBeginner

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