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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Do kickbacks work hamstrings?

Glutes: With proper form, kickbacks are one of the best exercises for working your glute muscles, including the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. Hamstrings: The kickback movement pattern activates the hamstrings on the back of your legs as you lift them behind you .

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