Abductors · Band

Mini Loop Band Fire Hydrant Circle

Banded hydrant circles that set the glutes on fire.

Mini Loop Band Fire Hydrant Circle exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Loop a mini band around your legs above the knees.
  2. Get on all fours with a flat back.
  3. Lift one bent knee out to the side against the band.
  4. Draw slow circles, reverse, then switch sides.

The one cue that matters

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Keep your hips level and fight the band the whole circle. Don't let it snap your leg back in.

Muscles worked

The Mini Loop Band Fire Hydrant Circle isolates the Abductors — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted abductors volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Mini Loop Band Fire Hydrant Circle work?

The Mini Loop Band Fire Hydrant Circle primarily works the Abductors.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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