In the interest of consistently and accurately practicing the positions we use the most- and demand the most OF- we use unweighted and banded hinges in warm-up, cool-down, and accessory work.
This is the same exact hinge as a deadlift, kettlebell swing, kettlebell row, mace shovel, Good Morning.
A properly braced and aggressively executed unweighted or banded hinge will help in development, assessment, and maintenance of all other variations; The hinge is the last position we want to leave to chance, as it is the gateway to many of our heaviest and most dynamic lifts and movements!