Posterior Chain

These are the muscles on the body’s backside which run from the back of the head to the heels. It includes your:

• Erector spinae muscles
• Rotator cuff muscles
• Lats
• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Calves

These muscles help you perform basic movements and activities like standing up, sitting down, jumping, and bending over to pick up something from the ground. A strong posterior chain lessens your chances of suffering from injuries, particularly back and knee injuries.