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Hip Hinge Drill
A practice bow from the hips, which teaches the movement behind safe lifting and every deadlift.
Demo by Cole, an AI coach.
- Works
- hamstrings, glutes; also lower back
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 10 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand with your back a few inches in front of a wall, or imagine one there, feet hip width apart and knees softly bent. Rest your hands on the front of your thighs.
While you move
- Push your hips back to the wall
- Hands slide down to your knees
- Back stays long and flat
- Squeeze your glutes to stand
Avoid
- Bending your knees into a squat
- Rounding your back to reach lower
- Leaning back at the top