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 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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Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Snatch

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Y-Bell Snatch

Y-Bell Snatch

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Barbell Power Clean

Barbell Power Clean

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Barbell Clean

Barbell Clean

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Athlete performing kettlebell deadlift high pull, hips fully extended, elbows high, smooth upward motion, neutral spine, cinematic gym lighting highlighting explosive control
Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull

Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull

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Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull

Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull

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Athlete performing dumbbell snatch from floor to overhead in one smooth motion, strong hip drive, neutral spine, dynamic gym lighting capturing explosive power
Dumbbell Snatch

Dumbbell Snatch

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