Cable Donkey Kickback Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Glute Bridge Hold with Kick
Landmine One Leg Stiff Leg Deadlift
Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift
Cable Deadlift
Lying Alternate Frog Kick
Back Forward Leg Swings
Skater Step-Back
Glute Bridge March
Kneeling Straight Leg Circle
Cable Pull Through (with Rope)
Landmine Single Leg Landmine RDL
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Cable Donkey Kickback trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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