Why do donkey kicks hurt my hips?

Form is so important for proper muscle activation, but not keeping your hips square is one of the most common mistakes in donkey kicks. When your hips aren’t level, you’re likely lacking proper core engagement and aren’t effectively accessing the working glute due to the tip in your pelvis , Cates says.

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Why do donkey kicks hurt my hips?

Form is so important for proper muscle activation, but not keeping your hips square is one of the most common mistakes in donkey kicks. When your hips aren’t level, you’re likely lacking proper core engagement and aren’t effectively accessing the working glute due to the tip in your pelvis , Cates says.

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What do Donkey kicks grow?

Since the glutes are such a large muscle, there are many ways to work them. 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.

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