KNEELING HIP HINGE

This is a motor patterning exercise that is used to train hold a neutral spine in hip flexion activities like the squat or deadlift, and may be used as a warmup for activities like running. Maintain a braced core to keep the spine as neutral as possible during this exercise. Start by kneeling on a padded surface and holding a tall knee position. Hinge forwards at the hips as far as possible without flexing through the spine. Extend through the hips to straight back to an upright position.

Muscles Involved:

• Superficial Back Line

  • Hamstrings

  • Erector Spinae

Related Conditions:

• Squat Warmup

• Deadlift Warmup

• Running Warmup

• Mechanical Low Back Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome

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