Fire Hydrant with Progessions
Apr 18, 2024
The "Fire Hydrant" exercise strengthens your legs and hips.
Start by getting down on your hands and knees. If it feels better, you can use a soft mat under your knees for comfort. Lift one knee up and move it to the side, kind of like a dog lifting its leg when it's near a fire hydrant. Hold it up for two seconds, then gently bring it back down. Perform 8-12 times with one leg, and then switch to the other leg.
Progression:
To make it more challenging, put a water bottle next to you. Lift your knee up and move it over and around the bottle, going forward and then backward to where you started. Keep doing this a few times, and you'll feel your muscles working hard.
