While donkey kicks go by many names, including quadruped hip extensions and bent-leg kickbacks , it’s most memorable moniker likely refers to the fact that in order to perform it, you start out on all fours and kick back one leg at a time.
Read moreWhat can replace donkey kicks?
One-legged kickback on cable machine . While this isn’t a traditional donkey kick, a glute kickback works many of the same muscles while targeting your glutes from a different position. Attach the ankle strap at the bottom of the pulley. Stand facing the machine 1-2 feet away, stabilizing yourself on the frame.
Read moreWhat can replace donkey kicks?
One-legged kickback on cable machine . While this isn’t a traditional donkey kick, a glute kickback works many of the same muscles while targeting your glutes from a different position. Attach the ankle strap at the bottom of the pulley. Stand facing the machine 1-2 feet away, stabilizing yourself on the frame.
Read moreWhat are the benefits of side kicks?
The side kick works all the major lower body muscle groups, particularly the quads, glutes and outer thighs . Side kicks also automatically use the muscles of our core. We call this reactive core training, where our core gets stronger because the side kick forces these muscles to automatically respond.
Read moreWhat are the benefits of side kicks?
The side kick works all the major lower body muscle groups, particularly the quads, glutes and outer thighs . Side kicks also automatically use the muscles of our core. We call this reactive core training, where our core gets stronger because the side kick forces these muscles to automatically respond.
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