Free Tutorial: Hawk on the Short Box

Spring is just around the corner—making it the perfect time to refresh your movement practice with exercises that enhance mobility, strength and control. This free tutorial features Hawk, a dynamic and intricate movement that challenges coordination while building core strength, improving spinal rotation and increasing shoulder mobility.

In this 3-minute video, Merrithew® Lead Instructor Trainer Jenna Hansen, Co-Owner of Awaken Studios in Utah, shares expert insights to help you approach Hawk with precision and confidence. With its combination of side bending and rotation, Hawk offers a unique opportunity to develop balanced strength and fluid, functional movement patterns.

Ideal for a wide range of clients—from athletes to those managing everyday stiffness—this exercise encourages deeper body awareness while supporting alignment and control. With thoughtful execution and attention to detail, Hawk can become a powerful addition to both personal practice and client programming, helping you move more freely and efficiently in everyday life.