Wall Hip Hinge Drill
Also known as: Wall Hip Hinge Drills, Wall Hip Hinge, Hip Hinge Against Wall
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Stand with your back to a wall, about a foot in front of it, feet hip-width.
- Soften the knees and push your hips straight back until they touch the wall.
- Keep the back flat and shins vertical, then return to standing by driving the hips forward.
- Move a little further from the wall as it gets easy.
Cues
- Just tap the wall, do not lean on it.
- Feel the hamstrings stretch, not the lower back.
Common mistakes
- Bending the knees so much it turns into a squat.
- Rounding the back.
- Leaning on the wall and losing balance.