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Butt-Kick Jump

Jump, kick, repeat! Tone your glutes and build explosive power with this fun, heart-pumping exercise.

The Butt-Kick Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Butt-Kick Jump Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hamstrings

How to do the Butt-Kick Jump

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides.

    • Keep your core engaged and your chest lifted.

  2. Movement:

    • Begin by bending your knees slightly and hinging at your hips, preparing to jump.

    • As you jump up, kick your heels towards your glutes, trying to touch your butt with your feet.

    • Simultaneously, raise your arms above your head with your palms facing each other.

  3. Landing:

    • Land softly on the balls of your feet, keeping your knees slightly bent.

    • Use your arms to help maintain balance as you return to the starting position.

  4. Repetition:

    • Repeat the jump, maintaining a controlled movement.

    • Aim for a rhythm, alternating between jumping and landing smoothly.

  5. Tips:

    • Keep your movements light and springy, focusing on the explosive lift during the jump.

    • If you are a beginner, you can start with a simple butt kick (without the jump) before advancing to the plyometric version.

    • Ensure you have enough space around you to perform the exercise safely.

Butt-Kick Jump FAQs

What muscles does the Butt-Kick Jump work?

The Butt-Kick Jump mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Butt-Kick Jump?

None. The Butt-Kick Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Butt-Kick Jump go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Butt-Kick Jump variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Alternating Butt-Kick to Knee Thrust, Alternating Hamstring Curl Jack, Arm Swing Butt-Kick and Arms-Forward Butt-Kick.

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