Core
Hip Hinge Practice
Learn to bend at the hips while keeping a neutral spine — foundation for safe lifting.
- Movement pattern
- Spine sparing
Standard dose
- Sets
- 2–3
- Reps / hold
- 8–10
Watch on YouTubeHow to do it
Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.
- Stand with feet hip-width, hands on hips or holding a dowel along the spine.
- Push the hips back as if closing a car door with your backside.
- Keep a soft knee bend and long spine.
- Return to standing by driving the hips forward.