Hip Hinge

The hinge is intended to create a noticeable stretch in the forward-leg glute and hamstring. The body hinges forward while the same-side leg slides backward simultaneously. The exercise begins by folding at the waist into a hip-hinge position. The hinge continues until the trunk is parallel to the ground. During the hip hinge, the arm holding the weight reaches downward at approximately 90 degrees. The upper and lower body must move together as one unit, avoiding separation or collapse through the spine or hips. The movement begins from a tucked starting position by pushing the hips backward. The movement starts by folding at the waist to initiate the hip hinge. After reaching the folded position, the exerciser returns upright. The chest lowers until it is parallel to the ground during the hinge. The drill is repeated by driving the knee down, folding at the waist, and coming back up. During the hinge, the hips should move backward as the kettlebell reaches toward the bottom position. The hinge should occur through the hips rather than by rounding or collapsing the spine. The movement involves folding in half at the waist from the tucked-hip position. A controlled hip hinge loads…