Why Your Hip Hinge Feels Off (4 Common Cheats)

If your squats, deadlifts, or RDLs feel off or you feel them more in your low back than your glutes and hamstrings... your hip hinge mechanics may be the reason! In this video, Dr. Morgan Rodriguez, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT from OPAL Movement Therapy breaks down proper hip hinge form and the 4 most common hip hinge mistakes we see in the gym and clinic, including “all back no butt,” slamming the shins back, overextending through the spine, and using the neck instead of keeping a neutral spine. She also walks through simple drills and movement cues to help improve your hip hinge, maintain better mechanics, and properly load the glutes and hamstrings. Learning how to hip hinge correctly can improve exercises like Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), deadlifts, squats, and other lower body lifts while reducing unnecessary stress on the low back. ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:11 Who This is For 00:43 The Hip Hinge 02:11 Cheat #1 All Back, No Butt 03:20 Cheat #2 Slamming Shins Back 04:44 Cheat #3 The Overachiever 06:04 Cheat #4 Team Neck 07:05 Drills to Help 09:17 Why The Hinge Matters 10:10 Need More Help? ---- Need more help? Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://www.OPALMovementTherapy.com Instagram:   / opalmovementtherapy   Facebook:   / opalmovementtherapy   Want to dive deeper? Check out our digital courses that cover the 5 Movement Principles that Everyone Should Master to move better for life! https://www.opalmovementtherapy.com/d... Our content reflects our own opinion. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health.