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Back · Hinge
Generic hinge demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
HingeIsolation
A face-down lift of the arms and legs that strengthens the muscles running along the spine.
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
BackGlutesShoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
How to do it
- Lie face down with your arms stretched overhead and your legs straight.
- Tuck your chin so your neck stays in line with your spine.
- Lift your arms, chest and legs a few inches off the floor by squeezing your glutes and back.
- Hold for a second, then lower everything under control.
Coaching cues
- Lift only as high as feels comfortable, this is not a competition for height.
- Keep breathing through the holds instead of straining.