Target Muscle

    Abs

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    CoreBody Weight

    Butt Up

    Butt-ups are a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles. The movement involves lying on your back, lifting your legs towards your chest, and engaging your core to raise your hips off the ground. This exercise also works the hip flexors and lower back as secondary muscles.

    Also Works

    Hip FlexorsLower Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

    2. 2

      Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.

    3. 3

      Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.

    4. 4

      At the top of the movement, squeeze your abs and pause for a moment.

    5. 5

      Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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