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Hip Hinge Drill

Bodyweight Drill

A foundational drill for learning to move from the hips while keeping the spine stable.

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Focus

Glutes · Hamstrings

Exercise Demonstration

Visual demo

Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.

Key Cues

Do it well.

01

Send the hips backward.

02

Keep the knees softly bent.

03

Maintain a long spine.

04

Feel the hamstrings load.

Common Mistakes

Watch for this.

01

Squatting downward instead of hinging backward.

02

Rounding the back.

03

Shifting onto the toes.

Exercise Family

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