How to Do a Fire Hydrant Pose

The fire hydrant pose is a quick, easy exercise, perfect for the indoors when it's raining outside or if you only have a few minutes to exercise. Read on to learn how to do this motion for a little thigh and backside-busting action.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Get on the floor on your hands and knees.
2. Keeping your knee bent and your leg at a 90 degree angle, lift one knee up and out until it is at the same level as your hip or as close as you can comfortably get it. For a visual, imagine a dog relieving himself on a fire hydrant.
3. Hold the pose for two to three seconds before bringing your knee back down. Repeat ten times.
4. Switch to the other leg and repeat the directions. This is a great workout for your rear end and hamstrings.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a great exercise to use after a long run, for extra calisthenics in addition to your cardiovascular workout.
• If ten repetitions is to easy, you can hold the pose longer or do more repetitions.
• Make sure to stretch before starting this exercise.
• If you have sensitive knees, try putting a shirt or towel under them.