Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge
Description
The suspension trainer hip hinge is a hamstring stretch and posterior chain warm-up performed on TRX straps. The lifter grips the handles, leans back slightly, and hinges at the hips into a deep hamstring stretch. The straps provide support for a deeper hinge.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge Instructions
- Set the suspension trainer at chest height.
- Grip the handles and step back to take tension.
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Brace your core and keep the back flat.
- Hinge at the hips by pushing the hips back.
- Lower the torso forward into a deep hamstring stretch.
- Use the straps to support the upper body weight.
- Drive the hips forward to return to the start.
Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge Form & Visual
Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge Benefits
- Trains the hip hinge pattern
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Useful warm-up drill
- Strong posterior chain mobility
- Easy to scale
- Strong basic hinge teaching tool
Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Spinal erectors
Suspension Trainer Hip Hinge Variations & Alternatives
- Romanian Deadlift
- Good Morning
- Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Cat Cow
