Fire Hydrant Kicks
Muscle Groups: Abductors, Quads, Hamstrings
Fire Hydrant Kicks focuses on Abductors, Quads, Hamstrings.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Fire Hydrant Kicks with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
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Keep your back flat and your core engaged throughout the movement.
- 3
Lift one knee out to the side, keeping it bent at a 90-degree angle, until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
From this lifted position, extend your leg straight back, pushing your heel away as if kicking something behind you.
- 5
Bend your knee again, bringing your heel back towards your glutes while keeping your thigh lifted.
- 6
Lower your knee back to the starting position on the floor.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Fire Hydrant Kicks, 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.
