Dumbbell hip hinge

How to do the Dumbbell hip hinge: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Glutes, Legs, Back), equipment (Dumbbells) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Dumbbell hip hinge: start and finish positions
Dumbbell hip hinge: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Soft knees, weights in front of the thighs.

  2. 2

    Push the hips back until the torso is near flat.

  3. 3

    Stand by driving the hips forward.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell hip hinge?

The Dumbbell hip hinge uses: Dumbbells.

Which muscles does the Dumbbell hip hinge work?

The Dumbbell hip hinge works: Glutes, Legs, Back.

How many sets and reps for the Dumbbell hip hinge?

In Setline sessions the Dumbbell hip hinge is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.

Which Setline styles include the Dumbbell hip hinge?

The Dumbbell hip hinge appears in: Strength, Bodyweight.

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Dumbbell hip hinge — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline