Fire Hydrant

On all fours, lift the bent knee out to the side; the trunk must not rotate away with it.

Fire Hydrant, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

On all fours, knees under hips.

Steps

  1. Lift the bent knee out to the SIDE.
  2. Keep the trunk from rotating.
  3. Lower with control; finish the leg, switch.

Common mistakes

Torso tipping away: the trunk is the platform; the LEG lifts. Height chased with a twist: modest and square. Speed: slow abductions find the side glute.

Breathing

Exhale lifting, inhale lowering.