Butt Kicks - A Warm-Up Exercise for Martial Arts Students

This page provides details for a warm-up exercise known as Butt Kicks. This warm-up exercise is used by martial arts students in order to warm up their legs and to stretch their calves and hamstrings. It is also a good dynamic stretch.

All exercises and stretches should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized.

For additional stretches and exercises, please visit the main Martial Arts Warm-Up Exercises, Stretching and Yoga for Martial Arts sections.

Written Instructions for Butt Kicks

• In this exercise, you run forward at a modest pace or jog in place.
• As you run, you try to touch (kick) your glutes (butt) with the heel of your feet.

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