Fire Hydrant - Glute Strengthening Exercise
Exercise Overview
The fire hydrant is a quadruped hip strengthening exercise that targets the gluteal muscles, particularly the gluteus medius. It is commonly used to improve hip stability, pelvic control, and lower-extremity alignment during functional movement.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus maximusGluteus minimusTensor fasciae lataeDeep hip external rotatorsTransversus abdominis
Related Conditions
Hip abductor weaknessPelvic instabilityPatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band syndromeHip impingement rehabilitationGluteal tendinopathyLow back pain with poor lumbopelvic control