How to do it
Keep your toes pointed and ankles relaxed each kick.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands under your buttocks or by your sides.
- 2
Extend your legs out straight and lift them slightly off the ground.
- 3
Keep your abs tight and perform small, rapid up and down scissor-like motions with your legs.
- 4
Continue the flutter kicks for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the floor to prevent strain and to engage your core muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the legs too high off the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the flutter motion
- ✕Tucking the chin toward the chest