Bodyweight

Fire Hydrant

Animated demonstration of the Fire Hydrant

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Fire Hydrant

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.

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