How to Do Butt-Ups
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the butt-ups.
| Main muscles | Abs |
| Also works | — |
| Equipment | Body Only |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle.
- Arch your back slightly out rather than keeping your back completely straight.
- Raise your glutes toward the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly to close the distance between your ribcage and hips. The end result will be that you'll end up in a high bridge position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
- Lower back down slowly to your starting position as you breathe in. Tip: Don't let your back sag downwards.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
Bodyweight Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · BodyweightResistance Band Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · Resistance Band
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