Hip Hinge (Dowel/Broomstick) primarily works the hinge-pattern. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Bodyweight.
- Primary muscles
- hinge-pattern
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
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How to do Hip Hinge (Dowel/Broomstick)
- Stick touches head, back, tailbone
- Push hips back, soft knees
Common mistakes
- Squatting instead of hinging
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is hinge-pattern. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Harder option: Romanian Deadlift
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Romanian Deadlift · Glute Bridge
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