Form guide
How to Do Donkey Kicks
All-fours glute isolation move that is gentle on the back.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Impact
- Low impact
- Muscles worked
- Glutes
Step by step
- 1Start on hands and knees, back flat.
- 2Keeping the knee bent, lift one foot toward the ceiling.
- 3Lower slowly; switch sides halfway.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to kick higher.
- Swinging the leg with momentum.
Alternatives
Put it to work
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