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donkey kicks — video demonstration

Donkey kicks: step-by-step guide with video, three form cues, common mistakes and how many reps to start with. Beginner bodyweight glutes exercise, no equipment.

watch for these things

  • Keep your knee bent at 90 degrees and push your heel toward the ceiling.
  • Stop when your thigh is level with your back; any higher and your back arches.
  • Keep your hips square to the floor, as if balancing a cup on your lower back.

→ full donkey kicks guide — step-by-step instructions, muscles worked & all form tips

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