How to Do Double Leg Butt Kick
Start and end of one clean rep of Double Leg Butt Kick.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Quads |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Glutes, Calves, Hamstrings |
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
| Category | Plyometrics |
How to perform Double Leg Butt Kick
- Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.
- Quickly squat a short distance, flexing the hips and knees, and immediately extend to jump for maximum vertical height.
- As you go up, tuck your heels by flexing the knees, attempting to touch the buttocks.
- Finish the motion by landing with the knees only partially bent, using your legs to absorb the impact.
Muscles worked
- Quads (primary): extends the knee to drive squats, lunges and jumps.
- Glutes (secondary): extends and stabilises the hip — the engine behind hinges, squats and sprints.
- Calves (secondary): points the foot to power push-off and steady the ankle.
- Hamstrings (secondary): bends the knee and extends the hip through hinges and pulls.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
Bodyweight movement: once you own the top of a rep range, progress by slowing the tempo, pausing at the hardest point, or moving to a harder variation instead of adding load.
Form tips
- Keep the knees tracking in line with the toes and push the whole foot into the floor.
- Own the largest range you can control with clean form before you chase extra reps.
- Land softly through the whole foot with bent knees to absorb the force, and reset fully between reps.
- Breathe out on the effort and in on the return, keeping one steady rhythm across the set.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knees cave inward as you push out of the bottom.
- Cutting the range short to squeeze out extra reps instead of owning each full one.
- Landing stiff-legged or with locked knees, which spikes the load on the joints.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Double Leg Butt Kick work?
Double Leg Butt Kick mainly works the quads, with the glutes, calves, hamstrings helping as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for Double Leg Butt Kick?
None — Double Leg Butt Kick is a bodyweight movement, so you only need your bodyweight and a little space.
How many sets and reps should I do for Double Leg Butt Kick?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. Bodyweight movement: once you own the top of a rep range, progress by slowing the tempo, pausing at the hardest point, or moving to a harder variation instead of adding load.
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