Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick
Butt kicks meet upper body push! 🔥 Cardio and core with Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick. Get your heart rate up and feel the burn.
The Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick
Starting Position:
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Raise both arms above your head, with your elbows bent and hands clasped behind your head.
Movement:
As you prepare to initiate the movement, engage your core muscles and keep your back straight.
Lower your arms as you simultaneously lift your right heel towards your glutes, performing a butt kick.
Press your arms downward and back, as if you are pushing something away from your head.
Return to the starting position and repeat with the left heel.
Repetition:
Alternate between the right and left heel kicks for a set number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 per leg).
Maintain a steady rhythm while focusing on form and balance.
Tips:
Keep your head upright and do not arch your back excessively.
Focus on full range of motion in your arms and legs.
Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to reduce the risk of injury.
Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick work?
The Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick?
None. The Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Arm Swing Butt-Kick, Arms-Forward Butt-Kick, Overhead Back-Kick Press and Backkick Triceps Extension.
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