Dowel Hip Hinge
Exercise Overview
This is a motor patterning exercise that is used to train hold a neutral spine in hip flexion activities like the SQUAT or DEADLIFT. Place a dowel or broomstick on your back and anchor it again your head, between your shoulder blades, and on your tail bone. Keep a light bend in your knees and hinge forwards at the hips as far as possible without allowing the dowel to come off the three anchor points. Stand straight back up and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
Core (Transverse Abdominis)HamstringsErector Spinae
Related Conditions
Squat Warm UpDeadlift Warm UpMechanical Low Back PainSacroiliac Joint SyndromeThoracolumbar Syndrome
