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🦴 Fire Hydrants

On all fours, lift one knee out to the side like a dog at a fire hydrant.

HipIntermediateMat3 × 12

How to do the Fire Hydrants

  1. Start on hands and knees, hands under shoulders
  2. Keep your back flat
  3. Lift one knee out to the side, keeping it bent
  4. Lift to about 45° from the floor
  5. Slowly lower back down

Form tips

  • Don't let your spine twist
  • Squeeze the side glute

Muscles worked

Gluteus medius, Hip abductors

When to be cautious

  • Wrist pain (use forearms)
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