11/03/2026
The hip hinge is the movement you use more than you realise!!
When you do it well, your back, hips and knees thank you. From picking up toddlers and grocery bags to bending to load the washing or lifting at the gym, a strong, controlled hip hinge protects your spine and gives you power where it counts!!
Why it matters:
• Protects your lower back by loading the hips instead of the spine.
• Makes everyday tasks (lifting, bending, reaching) safer and easier.
• Improves deadlifts, squats and other exercise movement.
• Transfers force more efficiently, reducing injury risk and fatigue.
Quick coaching cues that you can try tomorrow:
1. Hips back - imagine closing a car door with your glutes.
2. Neutral spine - keep a straight line from head to tailbone.
3. Chest up, weight through mid-foot, then stand by driving the hips forward.
Common mistakes to avoid include rounded back, knees doing all the work, and shifting weight onto the toes. Start light, focus on form, repeat consistently.
Come give it a try in clinic today! DM us or send a text to book your next session!!