
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.