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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 barbell bent-over row, torso parallel to ground, bar pulled to ribs, lats and traps engaged, cinematic gym lighting showing strength and posture
Barbell Bent-Over Row

Barbell Bent-Over Row

The Barbell Bent-Over Row builds upper-back strength, posture, and pulling power a cornerstone lift for balanced strength and muscle development.
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Athlete performing barbell Romanian deadlift, hips pushed back, bar close to thighs, flat back, tension through hamstrings, cinematic gym lighting highlighting control and strength
Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

The Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL) develops posterior chain strength, balance, and hinge mechanics a foundational movement for power, control, and…
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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

The Barbell Hip Thrust is a powerhouse movement for building glute strength, hip extension, and lower-body power one of the…
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Athlete performing hanging leg raise, body in controlled hollow position, legs parallel to floor, strong core tension, cinematic gym lighting highlighting midline control
Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise

The Hanging Leg Raise strengthens the abs and hip flexors while improving core control and shoulder stability a powerful test…
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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

The Burpee Broad Jump blends power, endurance, and agility a test of athletic movement and mental toughness that challenges the…
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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

The Sandbag Over Shoulder builds raw, real-world strength testing power, coordination, and grit as you drive a shifting load from…
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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

The Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull develops power and coordination through a smooth hip-driven pull building total-body strength, control, and explosive…
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Female athlete catching kettlebell softly in rack, close path, hips extended, crisp light
Kettlebell Clean

Kettlebell Clean

The Kettlebell Clean transitions the bell from backswing to front-rack in one fluid arc. Hike the bell, drive hips, guide…
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Athlete hip-driving a heavy sandbag to shoulder, grit, chalk dust, warehouse gym vibe
Sandbag Shouldering

Sandbag Shouldering

Sandbag Shouldering develops posterior-chain power, grip, and trunk stability against an unstable implement. Straddle the bag, hinge with a flat…
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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

The Dumbbell Deadlift to High Pull combines lower-body power with upper-body speed a dynamic movement that develops coordination, strength, and…
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