Cable Fire Hydrant
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Glutes · Medius
- Medium load
- Abductors
- Low load
- Abs
How to do it
On hands and knees beside a low pulley, attach the cable to the ankle farther from the stack. With that knee bent, raise it out to the side against the cable. Keep your pelvis from rotating and lower the knee with control.
Form cues
- Keep your hips square.
- Do not arch your back.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderWristLower backHipKnee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.