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Fire Hydrant

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary: glutes, hip abductors

How to do it

Start on all fours. Keeping your knee bent at 90°, lift one leg out to the side until your thigh is parallel to the floor, then lower. Think of a dog at a fire hydrant.

Form Tips

Keep your core tight to prevent your torso from rotating. Move slowly and with control.

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