Mini-Band Fire Hydrant

Technique

How to perform Mini-Band Fire Hydrant

1. Place a mini loop band above the knees and begin on hands and knees; use a mat for cushioning if desired.
2. Place the hands under the shoulders and the knees under the hips, then brace the trunk.
3. Keep one knee bent as you lift that thigh out to the side against the band.
4. Lift only as far as you can keep the pelvis and torso from rolling to follow the leg.
5. Lower the knee under control and repeat, then change sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus.