Fire Hydrant primarily works the glutes and hip-abductors. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Bodyweight.
- Primary muscles
- glutes and hip-abductors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 3 of 5
How to do Fire Hydrant
- Push the hips back while keeping the spine long
- Keep the load close and drive through the whole foot
- Finish tall without leaning back
Common mistakes
- Turning the hinge into a squat by bending the knees too much
- Reaching for extra depth by rounding the back
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes, with hip-abductors also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Romanian Deadlift
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Romanian Deadlift · Romanian Deadlift · Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift · Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Kettlebell Deadlift · Glute Bridge
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