Main muscle
Beginner
Banded donkey kick
The bent-knee donkey kick against a band. Works at home.
- Works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Resistance band
How to do it
- 1Kneel on all fours and loop a band round one foot, holding the ends under your hands.
- 2Keep that knee bent at 90 degrees.
- 3Push your foot back and up against the band until your thigh is in line with your body.
- 4Lower slowly, then switch legs after the set.
Coach's tips
- Too easy or too hard? Switch to a thicker or thinner band.
Other ways to train this
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.