Hinge And Hold

  • Category: MOBILITY & STABILITY
  • Duration: Various
  • Format: REPS & SETS
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: BODYWEIGHT
Hinge And Hold

This intermediate, bodyweight-only workout focuses on enhancing your joint mobility and core stability. Axial Drift will help you cultivate a resilient and adaptable physique. Prepare to move with greater ease and control.

By Haris Falas · Sports Scientist & Strength and Conditioning Coach

Main Workout

🧽 Soft Tissue Preparation 5'

Use a foam roller or lacrosse ball to target tight areas: glutes, hamstrings, quads, and upper back. Spend approximately 60 seconds per area, focusing on deep breaths and sustained pressure on tender spots.

🔥 Activation

  • {{exercise:bird-dog:Bird Dog}} - 2 sets x 10 reps per side (slow and controlled, focus on core engagement)

  • {{exercise:cat-cow-stretch:Cat-Cow Stretch}} - 2 sets x 10 reps (synchronize with breath)

  • {{exercise:glute-bridge:Glute Bridge}} - 2 sets x 12 reps (hold peak contraction for 2 seconds)

💪 Main Workout (REPS & SETS 30')

  • {{exercise:3645:single leg bridge with outstretched leg}} - 3 sets x 8-10 reps per side (3-1-1-0 tempo, rest 60s)

  • {{exercise:0730:single leg platform slide}} - 3 sets x 10-12 reps per side (2-0-2-0 tempo, rest 60-90s)

  • {{exercise:3699:shoulder tap}} - 3 sets x 12-15 reps per side (controlled, minimize hip movement, rest 45s)

  • {{exercise:2802:twisted leg raise}} - 3 sets x 10-12 reps per side (2-0-2-0 tempo, rest 60s)

  • {{exercise:1604:world greatest stretch}} - 2 sets x 6-8 reps per side (hold each position for 3 seconds, rest 30s)

Finisher (For Time)

  • {{exercise:3665:power point plank}} - 2 sets to failure (maintain perfect form, rest 30s between sets)

  • {{exercise:forearm-plank:Forearm Plank}} - 2 sets x 45-60 seconds (engage core, flat back)

🧘 Cool Down

  • {{exercise:1494:butterfly yoga pose}} - 2 sets x 30 seconds (deep breathing)

  • {{exercise:1418:hug knees to chest}} - 2 sets x 30 seconds

  • {{exercise:1363:spine stretch}} - 2 sets x 30 seconds per side

Instructions

Perform this workout 2-3 times per week, with at least one day of rest between sessions. Focus on controlled movements and proper form over speed or repetitions. Listen to your body and modify exercises as needed. For the "For Time" finisher, complete the prescribed repetitions as quickly as possible with good form. Remember to breathe deeply throughout the entire workout.

Tips

Engage your core throughout every movement to maximize stability benefits.

Pay close attention to your body's alignment, especially during single-leg exercises.

When performing stretches, move slowly and gently, never forcing a position.