How to Do Seated Flutter Kicks

Seated 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 Seated Flutter Kicks

  1. 01Sit on the floor with your knees slightly bent and lean your torso back to a 45 degree angle.
  2. 02Place your hands on the floor behind you for balance or hold them across your chest for a greater challenge.
  3. 03Lift your feet off the ground and perform small alternating up and down kicks.
  4. 04Keep your core tight and maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout the interval.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated 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

Maintain a proud chest and avoid rounding your shoulders to keep the tension on the lower abdominals and hip flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated Flutter Kicks questions

What muscles does Seated Flutter Kicks work?

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

How do you do Seated Flutter Kicks correctly?

Sit on the floor with your knees slightly bent and lean your torso back to a 45 degree angle. Place your hands on the floor behind you for balance or hold them across your chest for a greater challenge. Lift your feet off the ground and perform small alternating up and down kicks. Keep your core tight and maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout the interval.

What is the A90 coach tip for Seated Flutter Kicks?

Maintain a proud chest and avoid rounding your shoulders to keep the tension on the lower abdominals and hip flexors.

Is Seated Flutter Kicks suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Seated Flutter Kicks?

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

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