Everything Posterior & Posture

What is Posterior Chain?

In today’s program we’ll talk about the Posterior chain which refers to the muscle group that is at the back of our body (from head to toe). 

Now the question is: why should we strive to have a stronger posterior chain?  Read below to find out more!

The image above shows our major posterior chain.

Primary posterior chain muscles include:

• Gluteus: Gluteus Maximums, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus

• Hamstrings: Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris

• Erector spinae: Muscles along the spine

• Calves: Gastrocnemius and Soleus

In this program, you will learn to engage your posterior chain as much as possible. Posterior chain refers to your back muscles from head to heel and the easiest way to activate your Posterior Chain is to: Stand Straight, roll your shoulder blades back, take a deep breathe and puff up your chest!

According to a 2017 health journal (Lane and Mayer, 2017) , having a strong posterior chain would help in:

• Increases power in explosive movements

• Boosts athletic performance

• Prevents injuries

• Counteracts unexpected forces on muscles

• Helps maintains posture

We cannot stress the importance of “back straight, chest out” whenever you can, this will help you in engaging certain exercises that you may face through the program, maintaining this posture will ensure that your are less prone to injuries. Engaging your posterior (back) muscles will also potentially help you relieve back aches & pain.

Trust us.

Give it enough time and the results will show.

What Your Posture Says About You

Now we know how to engage our posterior chain & why it's important. 

Do check out this amazing talk by social psychologist - Amy Cuddy on how your posture affects you and other people's perception of you.

Click here to watch the whole video!