Lunge Hinge Hammy Stretch
ID: 926
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- Exercise Types:
- Lower Hinge, Lower Step
- Contraindications:
- Knee Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, High Bands
- Applicability:
- Group
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Soft knee bend throughout — this is a hip-dominant, not knee-dominant, pattern.
- 2. Feet hip-width apart, weight balanced over mid-foot throughout.
- 3. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
Regression:
Use a bodyweight hip hinge against the wall — stand a foot away, push hips back until they touch, then return — to learn the pattern without load.
Progression:
Introduce a pause at the bottom for 2 seconds to eliminate elastic rebound and increase time under tension.
Common Problems:
Rising onto the toes during the hinge — reinforce flat foot contact and hip push-back before knee bend.