Butt-ups
Butt-ups are a core exercise that primarily targets the abs. The movement involves lying on your back and lifting your hips towards the ceiling, engaging the lower abs and hip flexors.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift your hips.
- Exhale as you lift your hips and inhale as you lower them.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- hip injuries
- pregnancy
Also known as
Sollevamenti del sedere, core exercise, bodyweight abs exercise