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Hip hinge
Soften knees, move hips back and keep the weight close to your legs.
Target muscles
Gluteus maximus and hamstrings; spinal erectors stabilize
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Soften knees, move hips back and keep the weight close to your legs. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Turning the hinge into a deep knee bend.
Alternative
Dumbbell Romanian deadlift
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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