Kneeling Single Kickback Fire Hydrant (male)

Kneeling Single Kickback Fire Hydrant demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start on all fours with your knees directly below your hips, and your hands directly below your shoulders.
  • 2With your right knee bent at 90 degrees, lift it out to the side as high as you can, mimicking a dog at a fire hydrant.
  • 3Lower the leg back to the starting position.
  • 4Next, extend your right leg straight back and up towards the ceiling.
  • 5Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat on the left side.

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement.
  • Try to minimize the movement in your upper body.
  • Do not arch your back while lifting the leg.
  • Try to lift your leg without leaning too much on the opposite side.

Kneeling Single Kickback Fire Hydrant Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs