How to do: Single Leg Butt Kick

Quadricepsbeginnerbody only

Single Leg Butt Kick — starting position — Start position

Single Leg Butt Kick — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.
2Using a countermovement jump, take off upward by extending the hip, knee, and ankle of the grounded leg.
3Immediately flex the knee and attempt to touch your butt with the heel of your jumping leg.
4Return the leg to a partially bent position underneath the hips and land. Your opposite leg should stay in relatively the same position throughout the drill.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).