Flutter Kick

Setup

1. 01Lie flat on your back on a mat.
2. 02Place the hands under the hips for support.
3. 03Press the lower back into the floor.
4. 04Lift both straight legs a few inches up.

Execution

1. 01Kick the legs up and down in small alternating pulses.
2. 02Keep both legs straight with pointed toes.
3. 03Maintain a steady rhythm and continuous breathing.
4. 04Continue until the set time or rep count ends.

Checkpoints

• -Lower back stays glued to the mat throughout.
• -Kicks stay small, roughly six to twelve inches.
• -Head and shoulders stay relaxed on the floor.
• -The abs stay braced rather than the legs doing all the work.

Common mistakes

• -Arching the lower back as the legs lower.
• -Bending the knees to make the kicks easier.
• -Holding the breath through the set.
• -Kicking so high tension leaves the abs.