Exercise guide

Flutter Kick

The Flutter Kick targets the lower abdominals and hip flexors through controlled alternating leg movement.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
How to

How to do the Flutter Kick

  1. 01

    Lie flat on your back with legs extended and arms at your sides or under your hips.

  2. 02

    Press your lower back into the floor and brace your core.

  3. 03

    Lift both legs slightly off the ground.

  4. 04

    Raise one leg while lowering the other in a small, controlled motion.

  5. 05

    Keep alternating in a steady rhythm.

  6. 06

    Maintain tension in your core throughout the movement.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor
  • Use small, controlled kicks rather than large swings
  • Avoid lifting your head or straining your neck
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Flutter Kick work?

The Flutter Kick primarily targets the Abs.

Is the Flutter Kick a compound or isolation exercise?

The Flutter Kick is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Flutter Kick?

The Flutter Kick is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Flutter Kick?

The Flutter Kick is rated as beginner difficulty. It is suitable for those new to resistance training.

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