The hip hinge is a fundamental movement of the body. Doing it well is key for everything from squats and deadlifts to child’s pose and bird-dog.
The Hip Hinge
When you bend over there are two ways to do it. You can move through the hips or through the spine. When you move through the spine it curves, which puts uneven and potentially damaging pressure on structures in your back.
When you move through the hips, the spine stays straight and the pressure stays even. The large muscles of the hips and upper back do the work.
Bending Through Spine
The Hip Hinge
Work On Your Hip Hinge
An effective hip hinge will give you more strength, more agility, and more athletic performance while also protecting you from back pain and injury. Take the time to practice and improve this movement – you won’t regret it.