The Posterior-chain Workout

Strengthing the muscles on the backside of the body (Posterior-chain) are a criticle part of any training program.

Now think about the multitude of exercises and movements that rely upon these muscles. It’s safe to say that the health of your posterior chain not only affects your athletic prowess—but your ability to move. They contribute to jumping, pushing, pulling running and even something as simple as sitting down and standing up. It’s literally the prime mover of forward propulsion.  

Unfortunately, ensuring that you have a strong posterior chain is tricky for a number of reasons. First, most people sit on their glutes all day, leading to quad dominance; in essence, their butt now becomes their feet. The glutes lose their primary role of hip stabilization and extension. Second, many people have placed too much focus on the muscles of the anterior chain (which include the abs and quads) either intentionally—as these are the ‘beach and mirror muscles’—or unintentionally through incorrect programming.

Click here to see an effective posterior chain work out: https://www.acefitness.org/blog/5012/the-posterior-chain-workout/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Health-eTips-09-2014&utm_content=Health+eTips&spMailingID=21426230&spUserID=NzU3NzY0MDY5MDUS1&spJobID=400625532&spReportId=NDAwNjI1NTMyS0