Flutter Kicks Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Iliopsoas
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Iliopsoas
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Leg Lifts
How to: Flutter Kicks
- Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides.
- Lift your legs up off the ground to about a 30-degree angle.
- Alternately kick your legs up and down, keeping your core tight.
- Ensure your back stays flat against the ground.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the back arch off the ground.
- Holding the breath while performing the exercise.
- Not raising legs high enough or going too low.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with your hands under your hips for support.
- Reduce the range of motion by only lifting your legs to a higher angle.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Avoid letting your lower back arch as you lift your legs.
- Control the movement rather than using momentum.
Flutter Kicks Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
hips
mobility
exercise
intermediate