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Double Leg Butt Kick

How to do the Double Leg Butt Kick with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundBody OnlyBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Double Leg Butt Kick

  1. 1

    Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Quickly squat a short distance, flexing the hips and knees, and immediately extend to jump for maximum vertical height.

  3. 3

    As you go up, tuck your heels by flexing the knees, attempting to touch the buttocks.

  4. 4

    Finish the motion by landing with the knees only partially bent, using your legs to absorb the impact.

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Every Double Leg Butt Kick set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Double Leg Butt Kick fits

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FAQ

Double Leg Butt Kick: common questions

What muscles does the Double Leg Butt Kick work?

The Double Leg Butt Kick primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.

Is the Double Leg Butt Kick suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Double Leg Butt Kick is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Double Leg Butt Kick?

None. The Double Leg Butt Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Double Leg Butt Kick a compound or isolation exercise?

The Double Leg Butt Kick is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Double Leg Butt Kick with correct form?

Begin standing with your knees slightly bent. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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