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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.

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Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

Secondary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings

How to do the Behind-Head Push Butt-Kick

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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