# How to Do Fire Hydrant

Learn how to do the Fire Hydrant with correct form. Below you will find the muscles it works, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and answers to common questions.

**Difficulty:** Beginner   **Equipment:** No equipment

## Muscles worked

glutes, outer thighs

## How to do it: step by step

- Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
- Brace your core and keep your back flat.
- Keeping your right knee bent, lift your right leg out to the side.
- Raise it until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Lower with control, then repeat before switching sides.

## Tips

- Keep your hips square to the floor; do not roll your torso.
- Great paired with donkey kicks for a full glute set.

*General fitness information only, not medical advice. Check with a professional if you have health concerns.*

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## Frequently asked questions

### What muscles does the Fire Hydrant work?

The Fire Hydrant mainly works the glutes, outer thighs.

### How many reps of the Fire Hydrant should I do?

A good starting point is 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets. Start light and add weight or reps as your form stays solid.

### Is the Fire Hydrant good for beginners?

Yes. The Fire Hydrant is beginner friendly, so start with light effort and focus on form before adding reps.