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 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 performing burpee broad jump mid-air, legs extended, landing zone visible ahead, dynamic gym or outdoor setting, cinematic lighting capturing explosive power and control
Burpee Broad Jump

Burpee Broad Jump

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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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