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Fire hydrant: how to do it

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Hands under shoulders, knees under hips

  1. Starting position

    Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips, and back straight.

  2. The movement

    Keep your knee bent, lift one leg out to the side without turning your body, then lower it slowly.

Most common mistake

Don't twist your hips to lift higher, keep both hips facing the floor.

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