Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Sam Hopes

I'm a personal trainer, and I'm begging you to stop relying on pigeon pose for tight hips — try this instead

A photo of a woman doing the fire hydrant exercise.

Fire hydrants are a good place to start if you want to relieve tight hips and work your glutes without too much pressure on your knees. The move strengthens your glutes, hips and core muscles and can be performed with or without one of the best resistance bands, depending on whether you're using it for strength or mobility.

This exercise is well-suited for beginners as it doesn’t involve lying on your back. Exercises like the pigeon pose can also be tricky for people with tight muscles and limited range in joints because of the angle of the legs, so fire hydrants avoid this as well.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.