EXECUTION: HINGE

The hip hinge is a fundamental movement pattern that demonstrates available range and coordination at the hips, as well as our ability to internally rotate the hip. This section explores how to perform the hip hinge effectively, and ways to train the muscles involved.

HAMSTRING BRIDGE ISO

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The hamstring bridge is an isometric exercise that targets the hamstrings by maintaining hip extension while applying force through the heels.

BARBELL RDL

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The Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is a hip hinge exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes.

CABLE RDL

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The cable RDL is a hip hinge exercise that uses cable resistance to train the glutes and hamstrings.

B-STANCE RDL

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The B-stance RDL is a hip hinge exercise that primarily loads one leg while using the back foot for balance.

DOWEL HINGE

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The dowel hip-hinge is an introductory drill to help teach someone how to move their hips, whilst maintaining awareness of their torso.

TRAP BAR DEADLIFT

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The Trap Bar Deadlift is a compound exercise that develops lower-body and posterior chain strength, and coordinated force production.

DUMBBELL RDL

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The dumbbell Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a hip hinge exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes, using dumbbells as load.

SINGLE LEG RDL

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The single-leg RDL is a unilateral hip hinge exercise that develops strength through the glutes and hamstrings at potentially greater ranges.

BODYWEIGHT RDL

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The bodyweight Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a foundational movement pattern preparing us for future hip hinge variations.