Get Your Hips In Your Deadlift

Try this Kettlebell Swing & Deadlift Combo

Author

Robert King
September 14, 2024

Coach Rob here, and I hope your training is going strong.

Friday night in my class was Deadlift Focused Night—my favorite night of the week!

In class, I taught a Hip-Focused Heavy Kettlebell Swing and Paused Deadlift Combo. One of my friends and mentors, Dr. Stu McGill, once shared a quote many years ago when I did a workshop with him in Arizona that really stuck with me.

"Great athletes use their hips, while poor athletes use their backs." -Dr. Stuart McGill

Here's a picture of Dr. Stu McGill and me when I met him in Arizona workshop

Strong hips are imperative for strength, power, safety and lifting heavy weights in the deadlift.

And strong hips start with a strong correct hinge.

Check out my video below on “How To Hip Hinge,” then take a look at the superset we did in my class Friday night at the end of this e-mail.

This combo will really teach you how to use your hips and get your hips in your deadlift.

If you love swings and deadlifts, give this combo a try.

It’s a great way to reinforce the hip hinge pattern with heavy swings and paused deadlifts, which will help you practice power and hip timing.

Your hips and glutes will get a serious workout, and your deadlift will feel more powerful.

Give it a try, and if you do, tag me on Instagram @coachrobertking—I’d love to see it!

Stay strong,

Coach Rob
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