Butt Kicks
Also known as: Butt Kick, Heel Flicks, Heel Kicks, Heel-to-Butt Kicks, Butt Kickers, Heel Kick Run, Butt Kick Run, Bum Kicks, Running Butt Kicks
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Stand tall with the arms bent at your sides.
- Jog forward, using a short stride, and flick one heel up towards the glute on each step.
- Land on the ball of the foot under the hips and quickly flick the other heel.
- Keep the knees pointing down and the thighs nearly vertical.
- Continue for a set distance or time.
Cues
- Stay tall and relaxed through the shoulders.
- Quick cadence, short steps.
- Land on the forefoot.
Common mistakes
- Leaning forward and rounding the back.
- Letting the knees swing forward.
- Landing on the heels.