heeltobutt

Heeltobutt is a neologism used in online communities to describe the action of bringing the heel toward the buttocks. It is not a formal term in anatomy or exercise science, but it appears in casual discussion, memes, and instructional commentary as a shorthand for a leg position or movement.

Etymology and usage: The term combines the words heel and buttocks and is typically written as one word. It has appeared in English-language forums, social media posts, and video captions since the 2010s and remains informal. In fitness and athletic contexts, "heel to butt" can refer to a hamstring or quadriceps stretch, or to a drill known as butt kicks, where the heel is aimed at the glutes to engage the hamstrings and calves. In dance and performance contexts, it may describe a pose or transition where the leg is extended with the heel leading toward the body’s rear.

In popular culture, heeltobutt is often used humorously to caption images or clips showing exaggerated leg positions or flexibility challenges. Variants include "heel-to-butt" and "heel-to-butt pose." Because it is informal, its meaning can vary across communities, and there is no standardized definition in medical or academic literature. See also butt kicks; quadriceps stretch; hamstring stretch.