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Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant
The Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant mainly works the glutes & hips, quads and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant work?
The Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant mainly works the glutes & hips, quads and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus, quadriceps femoris and gluteus medius.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant?
None. The Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Alternating Squat to Fire Hydrant go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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