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.

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Sandbag Rotational Clean

Sandbag Rotational Clean

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Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

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Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

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Sandbag Ground-to-Overhead

Sandbag Ground-to-Overhead

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Sandbag Power Clean & Press

Sandbag Power Clean & Press

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Sandbag Power Clean

Sandbag Power Clean

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Sandbag Clean and Press

Sandbag Clean and Press

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Sandbag Squat Clean

Sandbag Squat Clean

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