Flutter kicks are a core exercise that involves lying on your back and alternating kicking your legs up and down in a rapid, fluttering motion. This exercise targets the lower abs, hip flexors, and quads, and can be modified to increase or decrease intensity.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower abs and hip flexors
- Improves core stability and balance
- Increases endurance and stamina
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Low impact exercise that is easy on the joints
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back with your arms at your sides.
- Lift your legs off the ground about six inches and keep them straight.
- Alternate lifting each leg up and down in a fluttering motion, keeping your legs straight and close to the ground.
- Continue fluttering your legs for the desired amount of reps or time.
- Remember to engage your core and keep your lower back pressed into the ground throughout the exercise.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary