Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback
Description
The cable donkey diagonal kickback combines the donkey kick with a diagonal kicking pattern, driving the leg back and slightly out to the side. The diagonal angle hits the gluteus maximus and medius simultaneously. It is a great accessory move for sculpting the entire glute complex.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback Instructions
- Attach an ankle strap to the low cable pulley and to one ankle.
- Get on all fours facing the cable machine.
- Position your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
- Brace your core to keep a flat back.
- Drive the working leg back and out at a 45-degree angle.
- Squeeze the glute hard at the top of the kick.
- Pause briefly at full extension.
- Return slowly to the start. Complete reps on one side before switching.
Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback Form & Visual
Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback Benefits
- Hits glute max and glute medius together
- Sculpts the entire glute complex
- Constant cable tension throughout the rep
- Reduces lower back loading
- Builds glute strength and shape
- Useful for hip stability work
Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius
- Hamstrings
Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Glute Kickback
- Donkey Kick
- Cable Hip Abduction
- Fire Hydrant
