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Double-Leg Butt Kick: starting position Double-Leg Butt Kick: end position

Jump · Quads

Double-Leg Butt Kick

A jump exercise that works the quads. Beginner level, using bodyweight.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryQuads
SecondaryGlutes, Adductors, Calves (gastrocnemius & soleus), Hamstrings

Quads, hamstrings, and calves.

Setup and loading

Bodyweight.

How to do the double-leg butt kick step by step

  1. Stand with your knees slightly bent.
  2. Quick half squat and jump.
  3. In the air, kick your heels to your glutes.

Form cues

  • Maximum height
  • Soft landing

Common mistakes

  • Landing with stiff legs
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Sets and reps for your goal

Plyometrics

3-5 x 3-6 jumps · rest 1-2 min

3-6 sets of 3-8 jumps. In total, 60-100 contacts per session (40-60 if you're a beginner). Rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.

Short, quiet ground contact. If the jump loses height or your foot sticks to the ground, stop: the set is no longer training reactivity. Two sessions per week, 48 h apart.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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