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 single-leg RDL while resisting a lateral cable pull
Single-Leg RDL (Anti-Rotation)

Single-Leg RDL (Anti-Rotation)

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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 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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female athlete performing sandbag shouldering to carry, sandbag resting on one shoulder mid-walk, strong core engagement, cinematic gym lighting showing balance, power, and focus
Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

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Fit female athlete performing sandbag ground-to-shoulder, sandbag just reaching one shoulder, strong hip drive, upright torso, cinematic gym lighting showing power and control
Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

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Athlete driving a heavy sandbag over shoulder, full hip extension, focused expression, chalk dust and cinematic gym lighting highlighting grit and motion
Sandbag Over Shoulder

Sandbag Over Shoulder

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Athlete performing dumbbell clean and press, driving from hips to full overhead lockout, strong lighting, neutral gym background, power and focus visible
Dumbbell Clean & Press

Dumbbell Clean & Press

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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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