Band Pull Throughs are a great hip hinge exercise.
They teach you how to thrust forward with the hips. It can really help groove the pattern and help people who use too much lower back extension and too little glute activation to lock the hips out.
It's also my go to exericise to train the hip hinge or deadlift without loading the spine. If you're recovering from a back injury or you just need a rest from heavy weights (more than 85% of your max) you can give your joints a break while still working the muscles with hard contractions.
Instructions:
- grab the band
- walk out till there is enough tension in the band and it's not loose when you hinge backwards
- keep your core engaged throughout the movement by "pinning your ribs down to your hips"
- Thrust your hips forward squeezing your hamstrings and glutes
