AWAKEN THE BACKSIDE

Our posterior chain refers to the muscles that make up the backside of our body, and are essential to our movement and stability, yet is an area that’s often overlooked. This chain spans from the soles of the feet, up the backs of the legs, the gluteus maximus, along the spine, and up to the crown of the head.

These muscles tend to be tight and weak from too much sitting, or from an imbalance in overtraining the front body. A strong posterior chain is important in overall health, keeping the body upright, and providing stability for the spine and hips. When these posterior chain muscles are weak, we can experience back pain, poor posture, or unstable balance.