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Illustration for the Standing hip hinge with reach exercise

Standing hip hinge with reach

  • Duration: 6 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Weight loss

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a soft bend in your knees, arms extended straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Keeping your back flat, slowly fold forward from your hips — not your waist — letting your hips push back behind you while your arms and chest reach forward together, until you feel a gentle stretch along the back of your thighs. Hold briefly, then drive your hips forward to stand back up. Do 2 sets of 8 repetitions.