Fire hydrant (Peeing dog, Quadruped hip abduction)

Muscles

• Gluteus medius
• Gluteus minimus

Technique

1. Start on all fours, shoulders over wrists and hips over knees.
2. Open one of the hips towards the side ( Hip abduction ) while keeping the angle at the knee at 90 degrees.
3. Do not rotate the torso in the same direction, keep your Abs engaged to avoid compensation.

Similar Exercises

• Half-kneeling rock
• Lateral leg raise
• Standing side leg lift
• Shiko
• Lying side leg raise

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)