The fire hydrant exercise is the answer to stronger hips and glutes without lifting weights - here's how to do it

Woman looking at phone and smiling, sitting on yoga mat next to plant at home in activewear, setting up for the fire hydrant exercise.

The fire hydrant is a much underrated move, in my humble opinion. It’s largely overlooked in favour of bridges, squats and lunges - and while these are all excellent exercises in their own right, this move has its own unique benefits.

I've only learnt about these benefits recently, after researching the best glute exercises and mobility exercises for my hips. Before then, aside from doing the fire hydrant exercise in a few Pilates and barre classes, I wasn't too familiar with it.