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 hang clean from the hinge position, explosive hip drive captured mid-motion
Kettlebell Hang Clean

Kettlebell Hang Clean

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

Kettlebell Windmill

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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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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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Athlete performing kettlebell snatch, mid-phase with kettlebell rising close to body, strong hip drive, overhead lockout visible, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Snatch

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Athlete performing Y-Bell snatch, mid-lift phase with Y-Bell rising close to body, hip drive visible, overhead lockout in progress, cinematic gym lighting showing control and power
Y-Bell Snatch

Y-Bell Snatch

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muscular female athlete performing Y-Bell clean and press, mid-press position, neutral grip, cinematic gym lighting
Y-Bell Clean & Press

Y-Bell Clean & Press

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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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Athlete performing sandbag ground-to-overhead, sandbag mid-drive above head, full extension, strong hip drive visible, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive control and focus
Sandbag Ground-to-Overhead

Sandbag Ground-to-Overhead

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female athlete performing sandbag power clean and press, sandbag mid-overhead extension, dynamic movement showing hip drive and shoulder strength, cinematic gym lighting capturing explosive control
Sandbag Power Clean & Press

Sandbag Power Clean & Press

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Athlete performing sandbag clean and press, sandbag mid-drive overhead, strong hip extension, core tight, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and control
Sandbag Clean and Press

Sandbag Clean and Press

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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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