How to Do Flutter Kicks

Flutter Kicks is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Flutter Kicks

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and hands under your glutes for support.
  2. 02Lift both heels approximately six inches off the ground.
  3. 03Perform small, rapid up and down scissor movements with your legs.
  4. 04Keep your legs straight and toes pointed throughout the interval.
  5. 05Maintain a steady breathing pattern while keeping the core under constant tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Flutter Kicks

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Press your lower back firmly into the floor to ensure the movement comes from the hips rather than the lumbar spine.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Flutter Kicks questions

What muscles does Flutter Kicks work?

Flutter Kicks is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Flutter Kicks correctly?

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and hands under your glutes for support. Lift both heels approximately six inches off the ground. Perform small, rapid up and down scissor movements with your legs. Keep your legs straight and toes pointed throughout the interval. Maintain a steady breathing pattern while keeping the core under constant tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Flutter Kicks?

Press your lower back firmly into the floor to ensure the movement comes from the hips rather than the lumbar spine.

Is Flutter Kicks suitable for beginners?

Flutter Kicks is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Flutter Kicks?

No. Flutter Kicks is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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