Flutter kicks for the stomach

To perform Flutter Kicks, you start in a lying position on your back. Your back is flat against the floor, and your head forms a natural extension of your spine. Your arms rest relaxed by your sides, with your palms touching the ground. Alternatively, you can place your hands under your buttocks for support, relieving pressure on your lower back. Then, you lift your legs into the air, with them nearly fully extended and only a slight bend in the knee joints.

Movement execution

To commence the classic Flutter Kicks, you start by lifting one leg upward. The lower leg hovers parallel to the ground. The legs remain extended throughout, and the momentum depends on your personal sensation. There are no fixed guidelines in this regard. It is of greater significance that you execute the movement with control and tension in the abdominal muscles rather than generating a wide arc. Subsequently, you raise the other leg while lowering the opposite side.

Additionally

In this variation of Flutter Kicks, you take a seat on a weight bench. You secure yourself by holding onto it with your hands. Your back is bent approximately 45 degrees backward. In the starting position, your legs are slightly pointed downward and are almost fully extended. The execution commences as you extend one leg upward, with the range of motion being of minor importance. Instead, a controlled execution is crucial. Subsequently, you lower the leg while simultaneously raising the opposite side.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

You can find more information about the muscles engaged and common mistakes in performing the abdominal exercise Flutter Kicks on the Flutter Kicks information page.

Alternative variants to Flutter Kicks for the stomach

To make your training more varied, you also have the option to incorporate similar exercises or additional variations of the abdominal exercise Flutter Kicks.