Without a proper hip hinge you unfortunately will have movement issues, this is very valuable for injury prevention and long term health. A great demo of a few easy non loaded movements to help patter and understand a proper hip hinge, Thanks Chris! Demo by: @performancegaines ・・・ The hip hinge is an essential part of how you live your life. You use it to do everything from picking objects off the ground, to playing and even using the toilet. For those of you spending most of your day sitting at a desk, your hinge might not be happening at your ‘true’ hip. So your back might get strained, or your hamstrings might start feeling tight, among other side effects. Many people fear the deadlift (hip hinge) motion. Whether they’ve had back pain in the past or just know someone who has, most consider the deadlift and movements of its ilk to be direct enemies of a healthy back. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Over the years I’ve found that, to an extent, the more you learn to own the hip hinge movement, the more understanding you have of how to control your own back health. If you’ve had back issues in the past, or plan to not have any in the future, developing and continuing a practice of constantly improving your hip hinge pattern is a necessity. Here are three movements to help you improve your hip hinge — and possibly your life. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Looking for health & fitness professionals, information, tips, advice? Follow us here on IG. Discover reliable, driven health professionals, and quality, useful information. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #FitChirp #health #fitness #fit #wellness #mobility #flexibility #strength #motivation #fitnesscoach #wellnesscoach #healthylifestyle #hiphinge #hipstability #healthylife #moveyourbody #training #workout #exercise #pilates #yoga #massagetherapy #massage #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #gym #workoutvideo #exercisevideo #healthsharing