- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- None needed
How to do it
- Start on your hands and knees with your back flat.
- Keep the knee bent at 90° and lift one leg up behind you until your thigh is level with your body, sole toward the ceiling.
- Squeeze your glute, lower slowly, and switch sides after your set.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back to lift higher.
- Swinging the leg instead of lifting it.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Donkey Kick into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.