Hip Hinge
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Technique[edit | edit source]
Many beginners use a dowel rod held on the back for cuing.
- Stand with the feet shoulder width apart.
- Hold the dowel rod in the center of the spine, from the head to the tailbone (Sacrum).
- Contract the core muscle and keep the spine in a neutral position
- Bend at the hips while maintain the position of the spine. The dowel gives cuing so the lumbar spine does not round.
- Once reaching the desired end range, return to the start position
Uses[edit | edit source]
The hip hinge has been a fundamental movement used to teach a variety of different activities. Below are a few examples.
- Exercise
Exercises such as kettlebell swings, deadlifts, and squats are utilize the hip hinge in their performance
- Sports
Golfers teach a hip hinge to position the player in the proper position to strike the ball.
- Daily activities
Teaching a hip hinge can be useful with people in sitting on or rising from a chair/toilet. It can also be beneficial when teaching someone how to lift from the ground while dealing with back pain.