Single Leg Butt Kick
- Main muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Calves, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.
- Using a countermovement jump, take off upward by extending the hip, knee, and ankle of the grounded leg.
- Immediately flex the knee and attempt to touch your butt with the heel of your jumping leg.
- 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.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Single Leg Butt Kick work?
- Mainly the quads, with help from the calves, hamstrings.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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