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butt kicks — video demonstration

Butt kicks: step-by-step guide with video, three form cues, common mistakes and how many reps to start with. Beginner bodyweight calves exercise, no equipment.

watch for these things

  • Keep your thighs pointing at the floor so only your lower legs swing back.
  • Stay light on the balls of your feet with your heels barely touching down.
  • Pump your arms at the same quick rhythm as your feet, elbows bent near 90 degrees.

→ full butt kicks guide — step-by-step instructions, muscles worked & all form tips

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