Fitness
Hip Hinge Pattern Cue
Hip hinge pattern cue moves hips back with soft knees and neutral spine—the foundation for deadlifts, swings, and rows before heavy bar load.
Hip hinge pattern cue trains posterior-chain bends—hips travel back, knees soft, spine neutral—before deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and good mornings load up. Common cues: "close the car door with your hips" or "push hips to the wall behind you.
" Dowel rod along head, upper back, and tailbone helps beginners feel three-point contact. Hinge is not a squat; shin angle stays nearer vertical.
Master bodyweight and light kettlebell hinges for two weeks before chasing bar plates.
Common questions
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How is a hinge different from a squat?
Squats drop the hips between the feet with more knee bend; hinges push hips back with shins nearer vertical. Confusing them invites rounded-back deadlifts.
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