Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Donkey Kick.
The Smith Machine Donkey Kick adds progressive overload to the classic bodyweight donkey kick by using the bar as resistance against the heel. With the Smith machine's fixed path, you can safely apply heavier loads to isolate and build the gluteus maximus.
The Smith Machine Donkey Kick is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
