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 kettlebell windmill, kettlebell locked overhead, deep hip hinge and trunk rotation
Kettlebell Windmill

Kettlebell Windmill

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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 & 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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female Athlete performing sandbag rotational clean, sandbag mid-swing across body, strong hip drive and core twist visible, cinematic gym lighting showing rotational power and focus
Sandbag Rotational Clean

Sandbag Rotational Clean

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