Butterfly kicks, also known as flutter kicks, are an exercise that primarily targets the abdominal muscles, especially the lower abs, along with the hip flexors and legs (quadriceps).
In essence, flutter kicks involve lying on your back and making rapid, small, up-and-down motions with your legs, mimicking the fluttering of a butterfly's wings. This continuous movement engages the core to stabilize the body while working the leg muscles.
Here's a breakdown:
- Target Muscles: Abdominals (especially lower abs), hip flexors, quadriceps.
- Execution: Lie on your back, lift your legs slightly off the ground, and rapidly move them up and down in a small, fluttering motion.
- Benefits: Core strengthening, improved abdominal definition, and engagement of leg muscles.
