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Hip hinge GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • Lower backMusculus erector spinae
  • Inner thighsMusculi adductores
Equipment
No equipment
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.73 seconds

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How to do a hip hinge

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and a soft bend in the knees.
  2. Brace your core and keep your spine in a neutral, flat position.
  3. Hinge at the hips by pushing your buttocks backward while lowering your torso.
  4. Lower until you feel tension in the hamstrings, keeping the back straight.
  5. Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes to return to a standing position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep the movement at the hips, not the lower back or knees.
  • Maintain a neutral spine throughout, avoid rounding the back.
  • Shift weight into the heels as the hips travel backward.
  • Keep the knees soft but not deeply bent to isolate the hip hinge.

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