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Banded Donkey Kick

A Banded Donkey Kick is a lower-body exercise targeting the glutes. By using resistance bands, it enhances muscle activation and strength, providing an effective workout for your backside while reducing joint stress.

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How to Do A Donkey Kick Correctly

banded donkey kick
  1. Begin on all fours with hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
  2. Loop a resistance band under your knee and around your opposite thigh just above the knee..
  3. Keeping your core engaged, kick your leg back until aligned with your back.
  4. Feel your glutes activate and hold briefly at the top.

Common Donkey Kick Mistakes

  1. Avoid arching your back; keep your core tight.
  2. Do not move your upper body during the kick.
  3. Keep your foot flexed and don’t lift your leg too high, as this can stress your lower back.

Equipment

Resistance Band

Targeted Areas

GlutesLower Back

Muscles Worked

Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Erector Spinae, Abdominals

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