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Kickstand Hinge

A kickstand hinge keeps most of your weight on one leg while the other toe gives just enough balance support — a perfect stepping-stone toward single-leg hinging.

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How to dose it

Sets
3
Reps
8–10 each
Intensity
RPE 5–6
Rest
60 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

dumbbell

Set up

  1. 1Stagger the stance, back toe lightly down as a kickstand, dumbbell in hand.

Do this

  • Hinge over the front hip
  • Keep the back flat and hips square
  • Drive the front hip forward to stand

Avoid this

  • Putting too much weight on the back foot
  • Rounding the back

Safety

A stable, beginner-friendly way to load one hip at a time.

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