What do donkey kicks do for the body? Donkey kicks target the gluteus maximus and medius. Without equipment, you can use this exercise to tighten and tone the glutes and core , preparing you for more advanced variations (think pulses) and improving your overall fitness level.18 Kas 2021
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What do donkey kicks do for the body? Donkey kicks target the gluteus maximus and medius. Without equipment, you can use this exercise to tighten and tone the glutes and core , preparing you for more advanced variations (think pulses) and improving your overall fitness level.18 Kas 2021
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Donkey kicks, however, work not only the glutes, but the core, hamstrings, shoulders and back , making them a comprehensive exercise that allows you to work the entire back side of the body at once.18 Kas 2021
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Read moreAre donkey kicks more effective than squats?
Weight-bearing exercises like squats often cause strain to the knee joints. But donkey kicks exercise make a great alternative to squats . It’s a hip-hyperextension exercise that effectively targets your gluteus maximus, the largest out of your three gluteal muscles. It can help give your booty the lift it needs.
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Kicking too high leads to overextending, which takes the emphasis off the glutes and onto the lower back muscles , Cates says. Not only does this decrease the donkey kick’s booty-burning benefits, but it can also result in lower back pain. Conversely, kicking too low doesn’t challenge the glute enough, she says.
Read moreWhat happens if you do donkey kicks wrong?
Kicking too high leads to overextending, which takes the emphasis off the glutes and onto the lower back muscles , Cates says. Not only does this decrease the donkey kick’s booty-burning benefits, but it can also result in lower back pain. Conversely, kicking too low doesn’t challenge the glute enough, she says.
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