Beginner exercise

Mini-Band Fire Hydrant

Also called Banded Fire Hydrant

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Mini-Band Fire Hydrant

  1. Place a mini loop band above the knees and begin on hands and knees.
  2. Brace the trunk and keep the pelvis square to the floor.
  3. Lift one bent knee out to the side against the band without rotating the torso.
  4. Pause briefly, then return the knee under control.
  5. Complete the set on one side before switching.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Medius1.0Target, Mover
Gluteus Minimus0.9Target, Mover
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer