hinge

Hip Hinge Coaching Points Mastering the hip hinge is a foundational human movement and a key variable in physical performance. Jumping, sprinting, ice skating, or simply picking up a box all require a hip hinge. The proper hinge is flexion and extension of the hips. Unlike certain weight...

Conventional Deadlift Coaching Points ***This is written for a physical performance viewpoint, not a powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting perspective. The goal is health and longevity, not breaking world records. Bar Positioning To prevent injury and maximize body position for the safety and...

The body’s broadest muscle is also one of the hardest to feel working. Collect your gold star on the way out if you guessed the lats or the latissimus dorsi. Some lifters find it challenging to form a mind-muscle connection with their lats because they are often used with other muscles when...

In the sports world, the most notorious injury-prone muscle group is undoubtedly the hamstrings. Tune into the Olympics this summer, and you’ll probably see what I mean. Fittingly, by taking a page out of their book, it’s worth considering this fairly unconventional approach—in this case the...

The kettlebell swing is a ballistic hip hinge exercise that strengthens your backside and grip and will increase your heart rate in a joint-friendly fashion. The kettlebell swing is a fundamental move based on which many other kettlebell moves, including the snatch, clean, and clean & press...