Donkey Kickback (female)

Donkey Kickback demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start on all fours with your hands positioned under your shoulders and knees under your hips
  • 2Lift your right leg behind you, keeping your knee at a 90-degree angle as you push your foot up towards the ceiling
  • 3Squeeze your glutes at the top of the motion, then slowly lower your knee back down to the starting position
  • 4Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the left leg
  • 5Ensure to keep your spine neutral and core engaged throughout

Tips:

  • Do not hyperextend or arch your back while performing the exercise
  • Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement
  • Prevent your hips from tilting by keeping your core engaged
  • For more resistance, you could use ankle weights

Donkey Kickback Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs