Butt Kicks

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Exercise overview

Training details

Cardio Hamstrings Calves Full Body

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 40 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Stand tall and begin jogging lightly in place or forward.
02Pull one heel toward the glute by bending the knee quickly.
03Land under the hips on the ball of the foot before switching legs.
04Keep the thighs pointing mostly down instead of driving the knees forward.
05Maintain a quick rhythm while the torso stays upright and relaxed.

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