A1Bodyweight![Standing hip hinge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding hip hinge
Standing hip hinge
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
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BODYWEIGHT45 MIN12 EXERCISESLEVEL 2HOME
Hinge + Trunk Control · Flow
BW45-026 · BW45 Session 026
Develop hinge + trunk control with controlled efforts and deliberate recovery rather than rushing between exercises.
1Prepare5 min
→26 pairs × 6 min3 rounds
→3Recover4 min
45:00
total remaining · pauses excluded
Ready · preparation first
Work targets are caps, not a requirement to keep moving.
Your exercises
Alternate each pair (A1/A2 … F1/F2) for 3 rounds · one exercise starts every minute · up to 40 s work, rest for the unused time
A2Wall![Wall push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall push-up
Wall push-up
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows.
B1Bodyweight![Bodyweight squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBodyweight squat
Bodyweight squat
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.
B2Wall![Wall arm slide exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall arm slide
Wall arm slide
3 × 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase.
C1Stable low step![Forward step-down exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonForward step-down
Forward step-down
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Stand on a low, fixed step and lower the free heel toward the floor. Keep the stance foot supported; choose a height you can control.
C2Floor or mat![Reverse crunch exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonReverse crunch
Reverse crunch
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
D1Floor or mat![Single-leg glute bridge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSingle-leg glute bridge
Single-leg glute bridge
3 × 3–5 reps / side
Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly.
D2Floor / mat![Side-lying lower-leg lift exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSide-lying lower-leg lift
Side-lying lower-leg lift
3 × 3–5 reps / side
Keep the pelvis steady rather than rolling to gain height. Use a small controlled range and equal exposure on both sides.
E1Bodyweight![Standing pelvic control exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding pelvic control
Standing pelvic control
3 × 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase.
E2Floor or mat![Supine curl-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSupine curl-up
Supine curl-up
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
F1Bodyweight![Standing calf raise exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding calf raise
Standing calf raise
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.
F2Bodyweight![Comfortable wide-stance march exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonComfortable wide-stance march
Comfortable wide-stance march
3 × 20–30 s comfortable rhythm
Use a pace and route that keep steps controlled. Do not chase speed or breathlessness; leave space to slow down.
Coaching & session plan
BW45-026 · Hinge + Trunk Control · Flow01 Prepare · 00:00–05:00
- Easy march / walk · 60 sBegin slowly; check the route and breathing.
- Comfortable shoulder circles · 60 sUse small, unforced arm movements.
- Unloaded hinge rehearsal · 60 sMove the hips back with soft knees.
- Supported squat / step rehearsal · 60 sUse a comfortable depth or low step.
- First-pair rehearsal · 60 sRehearse easier versions of the first two stations; no loaded or maximal efforts.
Readiness comes before the clock. Take extra preparation or pause whenever needed.
02 Main work · 05:00–41:00
Six consecutive pairs, A1/A2 through F1/F2. Repeat each pair three times. Each minute holds up to 40 s work and at least 20 s recovery or transition.
Effort: 5–7/10; finish with 2–4 good repetitions in reserve. These are 36 station exposures, not 36 maximal strength sets.
03 Scale & progress
Use the easier option named on the exercise card, shorten the lever or range, and stop the work early. Pause the clock when additional recovery or setup time is needed.
Repeat this selection until the target can be completed with stable technique on two occasions. Then change one variable only: range, repetitions within the time cap, or modest resistance. Never progress just to fill the timer.
04 Recover · 41:00–45:00
- Ease the pace · 60 sEasy walk or march.
- Comfortable upper-body movement · 60 sRelax the shoulders and arms.
- Comfortable lower-body movement · 60 sChoose gentle ankle or hip movement, without forcing range.
- Settle and record · 60 sLet breathing settle; note how the session felt.
Exercise cues, sides & easier options
A1
Standing hip hinge · 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall-target hip hinge
A2
Wall push-up · 6–10 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall shoulder-blade push-up
B1
Bodyweight squat · 6–10 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair sit-to-stand
B2
Wall arm slide · 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase. Comfortable range only; alternate sides or split the work window evenly.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
C1
Forward step-down · 6–10 controlled reps
Stand on a low, fixed step and lower the free heel toward the floor. Keep the stance foot supported; choose a height you can control. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair sit-to-stand
C2
Reverse crunch · 6–10 controlled reps
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Dead-bug heel tap
D1
Single-leg glute bridge · 3–5 reps / side
Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: Glute bridge
D2
Side-lying lower-leg lift · 3–5 reps / side
Keep the pelvis steady rather than rolling to gain height. Use a small controlled range and equal exposure on both sides. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
E1
Standing pelvic control · 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase. Comfortable range only; alternate sides or split the work window evenly.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
E2
Supine curl-up · 6–10 controlled reps
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Dead-bug heel tap
F1
Standing calf raise · 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair-supported calf raise
F2
Comfortable wide-stance march · 20–30 s comfortable rhythm
Use a pace and route that keep steps controlled. Do not chase speed or breathlessness; leave space to slow down. Not a speed test. Recover for the remainder of the station.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
Before you start
Equipment: Wall; Stable low step; Floor or mat; Floor / mat
Inspect supports and clear the floor. Chairs, steps and benches must not tip or slide. No improvised doorframe anchors, glass weights or unverified hanging supports.
Unloaded shoulder-control drills do not provide the same progressive pulling load as rows. Do not treat this as a complete pulling-strength programme.
Stop any movement that causes sharp or increasing pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. No pain, calorie-burn or injury-prevention outcome is guaranteed.