gait · beginner
Butt Kicks
Also called: heel flicks, bum kicks
Coaching cues
- jog tall on the balls of your feet
- flick your heels up toward your glutes
- keep the knees pointing down at the floor
- stay light and quick
Common mistakes
- kicking the heels out behind instead of straight up
- leaning forward at the waist
- heavy, flat-footed landings
Take care with: knee, ankle. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: March in Place
Harder: High Knees