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 sandbag squat clean, mid-catch in deep squat, sandbag at chest, powerful hip drive visible, cinematic gym lighting showing control and strength
Sandbag Squat Clean

Sandbag Squat Clean

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Athlete mid-catch in barbell power clean, bar resting on shoulders, elbows high, quarter squat position, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive strength and control
Barbell Power Clean

Barbell Power Clean

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Athlete mid-catch during barbell clean, elbows high, bar resting on shoulders, hips low, eyes forward, cinematic gym lighting showing power and focus
Barbell Clean

Barbell Clean

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Athlete performing barbell hip thrust, shoulders on bench, barbell on top of the body across the hips, full hip extension, glutes engaged, cinematic gym lighting showing power and control
Barbell Hip Thrust

Barbell Hip Thrust

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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 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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Female athlete catching kettlebell softly in rack, close path, hips extended, crisp light
Kettlebell Clean

Kettlebell Clean

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Athlete hip-driving a heavy sandbag to shoulder, grit, chalk dust, warehouse gym vibe
Sandbag Shouldering

Sandbag Shouldering

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Athlete performing dumbbell deadlift to high pull, hips extended, elbows high, explosive upward motion, cinematic gym lighting showing dynamic power
Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull

Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull

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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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