Hip Hinge to Squat

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Written By David Song

HIP HINGE TO SQUAT

This is a motor patterning exercise to help train maintaining a neutral spine during a squat or deadlift. Place a heavy kettlebell at arms length in front of you. Hinge forwards at the hips while holding a neutral spine until your hands touch the handle of the kettlebell. Grip onto the handle and transition into a deep squat position without breaking out of neutral spine. Extend both the knee and hip to return to standing position and repeat as necessary.

Muscles Involved:

  • Core (Transverse Abdominis)

  • Hamstrings

  • Erector Spinae

  • Quadriceps

Related Conditions:

  • Squat Warm Up

  • Deadlift Warm Up

  • Mechanical Low Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

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