Basic to Cross Donkey Kick
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The basic donkey kick is a popular exercise for targeting the glute muscles, enhancing strength and stability in the posterior chain. It is performed by extending one leg upward while maintaining a stable core, providing excellent glute activation and minimal equipment requirements.
How to do it
- Start on all fours with knees hip-width apart and hands under shoulders.
- Engage your core and keep your back neutral throughout the movement.
- Lift one leg, keeping the knee bent at 90 degrees, and push the heel toward the ceiling.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top, then slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Hamstrings