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Flutter kicks

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the quads. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on your back, lower back pressed down, legs just off the floor.
  2. Kick the straight legs up and down in small fast beats
  3. Keep the lower back on the floor

Muscles worked

Flutter kicks: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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