Banded Fire Hydrant
Muscle Groups: Abductors
Banded Fire Hydrant focuses on Abductors, with Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Fire Hydrant with proper form and technique.
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Begin on your hands and knees in a quadruped position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Place a resistance band around your knees.
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Keeping your knee bent, lift one leg out to the side, away from your body, until your thigh is roughly parallel to the floor.
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Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position, maintaining control against the band's resistance.
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Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Fire Hydrant primarily targets Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Fire Hydrant, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
