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flutter kicks

flutter kicks exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.

flutter kicks exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hip flexors, lower abs

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your hands by your sides.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground about 6 inches.
  3. Keeping your legs straight, alternate lifting one leg slightly higher than the other.
  4. Continue this fluttering motion for the desired number of repetitions.