Working the Glutes in 3D - TRX Rip Trainer RDL - Mike Reinold

The backside musculature, joints and fascia of the body connects the lower extremity to the hips and torso to make-up the "powerful" posterior chain. Muscle imbalances consisting of tight-weak muscles in the posterior chain not cause movement performance issues, but also expose you to injury.

Two Posterior Chains:
One chain of muscles travel along the same side of the body from the foot to the head (either right or left, or acting together), while another second chain crosses the body from hip to the opposite shoulder.  Both chains function together for integrity of posture and the generation of power during sports and functional movements.

Apart from limbering to improve joint mobility and soft-tissue integrity, strengthening the posterior chain in a single leg stance position is key.

Spiral Line - crossing from R. lower
extremity through hip to L. shoulder

Superficial Back Line - R. & L. chain of muscles
on the same side of the body 

Here is an excellent combination of using a single leg, straight leg dead-lift with an "off-set" load of rotational force.



If you have further questions regarding muscle imbalances in the posterior chain and it's assessed and trained, contact the office (916-683-3900).

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Brett J. Lemire, DC CSCS, founder of Universal Chiropractic Spine & Sport in Elk Grove.  Dr. Brett is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, has been trained in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) according to Kolar.  He has taken numerous post-graduate courses with some of the world’s leading authorities in Manual Medicine, Spine and Sports Rehabilitation techniques.  You can contract Dr. Lemire at 916-683-3900.