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Single Leg Butt Kick

Single Leg Butt Kick — Start position
Start position
Single Leg Butt Kick — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • calves
  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.

  2. Using a countermovement jump, take off upward by extending the hip, knee, and ankle of the grounded leg.

  3. Immediately flex the knee and attempt to touch your butt with the heel of your jumping leg.

  4. Return the leg to a partially bent position underneath the hips and land. Your opposite leg should stay in relatively the same position throughout the drill.

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