Fire Hydrants
Bodyweight
A quadruped hip-abduction exercise that trains the side glutes while the trunk and pelvis remain controlled.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Glutes · Core
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Place the hands beneath the shoulders and knees beneath the hips.
Keep the working knee bent as it lifts sideways.
Keep the pelvis facing the floor.
Lower slowly before repeating.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Rotating the whole pelvis to lift the knee higher.
Shifting excessively onto the supporting side.
Arching the lower back.
Exercise Family
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