Coaching the Hinge:
A Case Study for Movement Professionals
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Stop Guessing, Start Coaching
Traditional assessments? I ditched them years ago. I needed a way to quickly see how my clients move-without decoding algorithms or chasing meaningless scores
That’s what this case study is all about. I’ll walk you through my step-by-step hinge assessment system- and show you how it looks in real life by coaching through an actual case study.
The Framework
Step 1: Set Up:
How to assess the joint-by-joint alignment and prep before the first rep.
Step 2: Execution:
Distinguish between yielding (force absorption) vs overcoming (force production) to understand movement quality.
Step 3: Technique:
Spot and correct exercise-specific breakdowns in the kettlebell swing.
Note: Each step includes easy-to-use assessments and quick fixes that coaches can apply right away.
What You’ll Learn Inside the 60 Minutes
How to quickly assess the hinge with my simple 3-step process
The 3 most common hinge faults—and exercises to fix them
How to coach tissue demands for stronger, safer execution
A real-time case study that pulls it all together
Don’t just hear me teach it…. watch me apply it!
This system actually works where it matters most- on the gym floor.
I didn’t just whip this up overnight. This assessment has been fine-tuned through years of coaching, learning from brilliant colleagues, and drawing on the expertise of Exercise Science PhDs and Physical Therapists.
The assessments are quick and easy to fold into a normal session; they give you sharper coaching insights right away, and your clients will feel the difference as soon as you apply them. Whether you’re working with athletes chasing performance or everyday movers who just want to feel better, this framework adapts to the person in front of you.
This workshop is designed for movement professionals who:
Coach kettlebell swings and other hinge-based lifts
Want a reliable way to assess movement under load
Need a system they can trust and repeat in every session
Meet Your Coach
I’m Samantha Ciaccia, PA-C, CSCS—strength coach, physician assistant, and kettlebell nerd who’s been teaching and coaching around the world for over a decade.
This case study workshop is pulled straight from my own coaching playbook. It’s the exact framework I use with clients and the coaches I mentor inside Bell Mechanics.
