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Hinge

The Hinge pattern focuses on bending at the hips while maintaining a neutral spine, driving power through the glutes and hamstrings. It’s the foundation of exercises like the deadlift, kettlebell swing, and hip thrust, all of which train the posterior chain for strength and speed. A strong hinge improves lifting mechanics, running efficiency, and injury prevention, especially for the lower back and hamstrings. Proper technique emphasises pushing the hips back (not squatting down) while keeping tension through the core and lats. This pattern translates directly to sport and life — picking up objects, sprinting, and jumping all rely on hip extension. Mastering the hinge builds both power and longevity in training.

Athlete performing dumbbell Bulgarian split deadlift, rear foot on bench, front leg hinging with flat back, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Deadlift

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Deadlift

The Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Deadlift builds unilateral lower-body strength, balance, and posterior-chain control through a single-leg hinge movement.
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Athlete performing kettlebell alternating snatch, kettlebell at full arm extension over head, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Alternating Snatch

Kettlebell Alternating Snatch

The Kettlebell Alternating Snatch develops full-body coordination, explosive hip drive, and power endurance by alternating hands mid-air between reps.
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Athlete performing landmine rotational clean, mid-pull with bar sweeping diagonally across body, hips rotating, cinematic gym lighting
Landmine Rotational Clean & Press

Landmine Rotational Clean & Press

The Landmine Rotational Clean & Press unites explosive rotation and powerful pressing into one athletic movement for full-body strength and…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 20, 20252 min
Athlete performing landmine rotational clean, mid-pull with bar sweeping diagonally across body, hips rotating, cinematic gym lighting
Landmine Rotational Clean

Landmine Rotational Clean

The Landmine Rotational Clean builds explosive hip and core power by combining rotation, pull, and catch into a single athletic…
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Athlete performing dumbbell hang clean and press, mid-press position, neutral grip, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Hang Clean & Press

Dumbbell Hang Clean & Press

The Dumbbell Hang Clean & Press is a full-body compound movement that develops explosive hip drive and upper-body strength from…
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Athlete performing kettlebell clean and jerk, mid-press with one arm locked overhead, opposite side braced, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Clean & Jerk

Kettlebell Clean & Jerk

The Kettlebell Clean & Jerk builds explosive strength and coordination by combining a dynamic pull from the floor with an…
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Athlete performing kettlebell snatch, mid-phase with kettlebell rising close to body, strong hip drive, overhead lockout visible, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Snatch

The Kettlebell Snatch is a full-body explosive lift that builds power, coordination, and endurance through a fluid movement from hip…
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Athlete performing Y-Bell snatch, mid-lift phase with Y-Bell rising close to body, hip drive visible, overhead lockout in progress, cinematic gym lighting showing control and power
Y-Bell Snatch

Y-Bell Snatch

The Y-Bell Snatch is a powerful full-body movement that develops explosive hip drive and overhead strength using the unique multi-grip…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 20, 20252 min
muscular female athlete performing Y-Bell clean and press, mid-press position, neutral grip, cinematic gym lighting
Y-Bell Clean & Press

Y-Bell Clean & Press

The Y-Bell Clean & Press develops full-body power and coordination by combining a powerful pull from the floor with a…
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Athlete performing med ball scoop toss, ball just leaving hands at full hip extension, strong vertical drive, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and focus
Med Ball Scoop Toss (Vertical Power) 

Med Ball Scoop Toss (Vertical Power) 

The Med Ball Scoop Toss develops explosive hip and leg drive by throwing the medicine ball upward from a loaded…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 17, 20252 min