Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch
Spike your heart rate and tone your body with this high-energy combo. It targets hamstrings and shoulders simultaneously for an efficient, full-body cardio burn. Stay active and keep moving!
The Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the shoulders and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch
Setup
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your core engaged and chest up. Maintain a slight bend in your knees.
Movement
Leg Motion: Shift your weight onto one leg while bending the opposite knee to lift your heel toward your glutes, performing a controlled hamstring curl.
Arm Motion: Simultaneously, extend the arm on the same side as the lifting leg, punching vertically overhead toward the ceiling.
Return: Lower your foot back to the ground and bring your arm back to your chest level.
Alternation: Quickly switch to the other side, curling the opposite leg and punching the corresponding arm upward.
Flow: Maintain a rhythmic, continuous motion, focusing on controlled breathing and active engagement of the hamstrings and shoulders.
Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch FAQs
What muscles does the Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch work?
The Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the shoulders and core. The main muscles are the hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch?
None. The Butt-Kick with Vertical Punch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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