🦴 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
- Start on hands and knees, hands under shoulders
- Keep your back flat
- Lift one knee out to the side, keeping it bent
- Lift to about 45° from the floor
- 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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