Movement Pattern

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 a kettlebell suitcase deadlift to march, kettlebell at one side, tall posture transitioning from hinge into a controlled step
Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift to March

Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift to March

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Athlete performing a Kettlebell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Kettlebell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

Kettlebell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

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athlete performing a kettlebell suitcase deadlift with one kettlebell at their side
Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift

Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift

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athlete performing a dumbbell Meadows row in a staggered stance
Dumbbell Meadows Row

Dumbbell Meadows Row

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athlete performing a kettlebell hang clean from the hinge position, explosive hip drive captured mid-motion
Kettlebell Hang Clean

Kettlebell Hang Clean

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athlete performing a single-arm dumbbell dead stop row, one hand braced on bench
Single-Arm Dumbbell Dead Stop Row

Single-Arm Dumbbell Dead Stop Row

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athlete performing a kettlebell windmill, kettlebell locked overhead, deep hip hinge and trunk rotation
Kettlebell Windmill

Kettlebell Windmill

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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

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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

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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

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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

Landmine Rotational Clean

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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

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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

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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

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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

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