Donkey Kickback Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Bodyweight Good Morning Row
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
Lying Hyperextension Hold
Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
Bodyweight Single Leg RDL
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
Barbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Good Morning
Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Barbell Rack Pull
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 Donkey Kickback trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings
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