Fire Hydrant Kick
FIRE HYDRANT KICK
The fire hydrant kick is a hip abductor strengthening exercise that doesn’t require equipment. Start on your hands and knees (known as the quadruped position) and raise one leg up beside you without twisting through the pelvis or spine. Abduct the hip to approximately 45 degrees and extend the knee to increase engagement of the glutes. Hold this position for up to 5 seconds before returning back to starting position. Repeat as required.
Muscles Involved:
Glutes
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Piriformis
Related Conditions:
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
External Snapping Hip Syndrome
Glute Amnesia / Gluteal Amnesia
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Hip Osteoarthritis
ITB Syndrome
Hip Impingement
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Gluteus medius tendinitis
gluteus maximus tendinopathy