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THE BIG 6

The 6 foundational movement patterns your body was designed to perform.

As humans, we all share the same basic anatomy — one head, one torso, two arms, two legs, and a body designed to move in very specific ways. Whether your goal is fat loss, strength, athletic performance, or simply feeling healthier, your body relies on the same movement principles.

At Strength & Motion Academy, we teach every member the Big 6 — the six primary movement patterns that create the foundation for strength, posture, speed, power, and long-term physical health.

Master these six movements, and over 500+ gym exercises will start to make sense — because almost all of them are variations of the Big 6.

Upper Body Movements

Movements 1–4 cover pushing and pulling patterns.

Lower Body Movements

Movements 5–6 cover hinge and squat patterns.

The better you understand these movements, the faster you’ll learn new exercises — and the faster you’ll reach your goals.

Horizontal Push

Horizontal Push

  • Strengthens chest & triceps for forward pushing force.
  • Examples: Push-ups, bench press, barbell push variations.
  • Life use: Pushing objects away, bracing during a fall.
Horizontal Pull

Horizontal Pull

  • Builds upper-back & bicep strength through pulling actions.
  • Examples: Bent-over row, seated row, lying row.
  • Life use: Opening doors, rowing, pulling objects toward you.
Vertical Push

Vertical Push

  • Improves shoulder stability & overhead pressing strength.
  • Examples: Military press, handstands, shoulder press.
  • Life use: Lifting objects overhead (kids, bags, equipment).
Vertical Pull

Vertical Pull

  • Targets the lats & upper back for pulling yourself upward.
  • Examples: Pull-ups, lat pull-down, pull-over variations.
  • Life use: Climbing, pulling yourself upward, gripping overhead bars.
Hip Hinge

Lower Hinge (Hip Dominant)

  • Strengthens glutes & hamstrings through hip extension.
  • Examples: Deadlift, Romanian deadlift, hip extension machine.
  • Life use: Picking things up, posture support, strong walking mechanics.
Knee Dominant Squat

Lower Press (Knee Dominant)

  • Builds quad strength & knee stability through squatting patterns.
  • Examples: Front squat, goblet squat, box squat.
  • Life use: Standing up, sitting down, stairs, jumping.

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