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Donkey Kick

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Glutes
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
None needed

How to do it

  1. Start on your hands and knees with your back flat.
  2. 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.
  3. Squeeze your glute, lower slowly, and switch sides after your set.

Common mistakes

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.

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