Flutter Kicks
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Flutter Kicks is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Hip Flexors, Lower Back. It has a MET value of 3.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 123 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Flutter Kicks
A core-strengthening exercise involving alternating leg kicks while lying on your back to target the lower abs and hip flexors.
💡 Instructions:
Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides, palms down.
Lift your head, shoulders, and both legs slightly off the floor.
Keep your core engaged and alternate kicking your legs up and down in a fluttering motion.
Maintain controlled movement without letting your heels touch the ground.
Breathe steadily throughout the exercise.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Arching the lower back
Moving legs too quickly without control
Letting heels touch the floor between reps
Straining the neck by pulling with the head
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Equipment
- No equipment
Calories Burned Doing Flutter Kicks
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MET 3.5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Flutter Kicks
- Type
- No equipment exercise
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors, Lower Back
- MET value
- 3.5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 123 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Flutter Kicks
What muscles does Flutter Kicks work?
Flutter Kicks primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Hip Flexors, Lower Back.
How do you do Flutter Kicks correctly?
A core-strengthening exercise involving alternating leg kicks while lying on your back to target the lower abs and hip flexors. 💡 Instructions: p]:inl
Is Flutter Kicks good for beginners?
Flutter Kicks has a MET value of 3.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Flutter Kicks?
Flutter Kicks requires: No equipment.
What are the benefits of Flutter Kicks?
Flutter Kicks strengthens the Abs, engages the Hip Flexors and Lower Back.
What exercises are similar to Flutter Kicks?
Similar exercises to Flutter Kicks include Decline Crunch, Dumbbell Russian Twist, Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up, Dumbbell Weighted Crunch.
Is Flutter Kicks better than Decline Crunch?
Both Flutter Kicks and Decline Crunch target the Abs. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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