Fire Hydrant

Muscles worked

Main muscles
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Medius (Abductor)
Also working
- Gluteus Maximus
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
What it is
On hands and knees, you lift one bent leg out to the side, keeping the knee bent. It targets the side glutes and is a common glute activation move. Keep the hips from shifting.
One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.
Technique tips
- Hands under shoulders, knees under hips
- Lift the knee out to the side
- Keep the knee bent at 90 degrees
- Lower slowly
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.