Dowel Assisted Unilateral Hip Hinge
DOWEL ASSISTED UNILATERAL HIP HINGE
The dowel assisted unilateral hip hinge or single leg hip hinge is a patterning exercise to dissociate hip movements from lumbopelvic movements. This exercise is also used as an exercise regression to the SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT exercise. Start by standing on one leg and brace the core to maintain a neutral spine. Hold onto a dowel in your opposite hand and use it for balance. Keep a light bend in the knees and hinge at the hips to bend forwards. Slowly return back to standing position to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved:
Posterior Chain
Erector Spinae
Hamstrings
Calves
Functional Back Line
Gluteus Maximus
Latissimus Dorsi
Core
Transversus Abdominis
Related Conditions:
Strength Training
Chronic Low Back Pain
Functional Scoliosis
Lower Kinetic Pain Syndrome
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
hamstring tendinitis
hamstring strain
Achilles tendinitis