DONKEY KICKS

To do donkey kicks, start on all fours with a straight back. Kick one leg back, driving the heel toward the ceiling and squeezing the buttock. Then, return to the starting position. You can do this exercise on each leg or alternate. Remember to exhale as you kick up and inhale when returning to the mat. Donkey kicks. Get into an all fours position on the floor. Looking down, make sure your head, neck, and back are in a straight line. Starting with one leg at a time, kick the leg back driving the heel towards the ceiling, squeezing the buttock at the top, then return back to the mat. You may do these in one consecutive set on each leg or alternate. Make sure to exhale as you kick up, squeeze the buttocks, and inhale on the return.