Donkey Kick — LeftExercise demonstration

For men

Donkey Kick — Left

LegsCoreDifficulty 2/5On hands and knees

How to do it

  1. Start on all fours with a neutral spine and your core engaged.
  2. Keeping your left knee bent, lift the foot upward, then lower without rotating your hips.

What to feel

A strong squeeze in your left glute at the top of each lift, with your hips staying square.

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