Bench Donkey Kicks

Adding to the butt toning (or building) regimen, here is another one of my favorites, donkey kicks. These require really no equipment. You can do these on a bench, as shown, or the floor. I would strongly recommend that you place a mat or fold up a towel for your knees.  


Take your right knee and bring it toward your right elbow, while engaging your core, then swing the right knee out and up, and engage your glute muscles on the lift. Do a set of 20-25 reps, then repeat on the left leg. Opt for 2 sets on each leg.

The donkey kick works your lower back, core, legs and glutes. With every lift you are toning all your glute muscles.  This movement is great as an alternative to doing squats.   


No excuses - go ahead and have at it!