Are cable donkey kicks effective?

Donkey kicks are great for both stability and toning , Ray says. They target your gluteus maximus—the largest of your three glutes muscles, and the bulk of your booty. They also work your core and shoulder muscles, since your entire body has to remain stable while your leg lifts.

A donkey kick and a glute kickback are very similar and the terms are often used interchangeably. However, technically speaking, a donkey kick is a glute kickback with your knee bent at about 90 degree. There is no movement at the knee .

Muscles worked: This move works your quadriceps, glutes, hips, calves, and hamstrings.

How to: Cable Donkey Kick