In this video, Dr. Ken Kaufman, sports chiropractor and MLB consultant, demonstrates how to perform the Banded Donkey Kick with perfect form to activate the glutes and improve functional hip extension.

✅ Why It Works:

• Activates the gluteus maximus for stronger, more efficient hip drive

• Builds control and stability through the lumbopelvic region

• Helps reduce compensation from the lower back and hamstrings

• Improves performance in running, jumping, and rotational sports

🏋️‍♂️ How to Perform:

1. Place a mini resistance band around your thighs, just above the knees

2. Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips

3. Engage your core and lift one leg, driving the heel toward the ceiling

4. Squeeze your glute at the top, then slowly lower back down

5. Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 reps per side

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your hips square and avoid arching your lower back. The focus is on pure glute activation—not momentum.

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