How to do a hip hinge

Lower bodyBodyweightBeginner

The foundation of every deadlift and heavy pick-up — learn to push your hips back and keep a flat back. Master this before anything heavier.

How to do it

1Stand tall with soft knees
2Push your hips back like closing a car door with your bum
3Keep a flat back, then stand tall and squeeze

Common mistakes

×Rounding the back
×Squatting down instead of hinging back

Muscles worked

Hamstrings Glutes

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