Butt Kicks

Technique

Stand in place or move forward at a light jog. Kick your heels up quickly toward your glutes with each step, keeping your knees pointed down. Pump your arms in rhythm with your legs. Maintain a fast, light cadence throughout.

Steps

1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
2. Begin jogging lightly in place or forward
3. Kick each heel quickly toward the same-side glute
4. Keep your knees pointed down as your legs alternate
5. Pump your arms in rhythm with your steps
6. Maintain a fast, light cadence

Common mistakes

• Driving the knees forward instead of keeping them pointed down
• Leaning excessively forward from the waist
• Landing heavily on each step
• Moving too slowly to bring the heels toward the glutes

Variations

• Stationary butt kicks
• Forward-traveling butt kicks
• Alternating single-leg butt kicks
• Butt kicks with an overhead arm reach

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