I've been dealing with a knee injury for years, and since having physical therapy, I've come to realise the importance of strengthening my posterior chain—the muscles in the back of the body. The ...

Squats are arguably the king of leg exercises. Not only can they build mammoth-sized legs and improve core stability, but they also light up your entire posterior chain. While the exercise is ...

Several studies describe that in addition to the thoracic and lumbar muscles, the Latissimus dorsi (LD) and hip extensors contribute during trunk extension performance. [28,30–33] These findings ...

Strength training is more than just pumping iron; it's about how your muscles work together as a team. Enter the kinetic chain, which views your body as a connected system of harmonious joints and ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...

It is more common than not that if you experience lower back pain, your health care provider may blame the issue on “tight hamstrings." The hamstring muscles are a group of muscles in the back of the ...

Whether in the studio or at home, on the reformer or on the mat: Pilates is the ultimate workout for strength and flexibility ...

Want to Age Well? You Need a Strong Posterior Chain. Give Your Body’s Backside Some Love With These 7 Moves Learn what your posterior chain is, why it's important to focus on, and the best posterior ...