LEG DAY STRENGTHENING THE POSTERIOR CHAIN Along with phrases like “engage your core” “tilt your pelvis” you may have heard “posterior chain” all the while wondering what this means. The aim of my workouts in @owningyourmenopause is to enable you to have the support and space to build a strong mobile body for longevity and to take the pressure off you wondering what it is you should be doing at this time. As we go through menopause many factors can hinder our progress so I like to look at exercises that are not only functional but have preventative benefits. I have seen many women complain of tight hamstrings, lower back pain , shoulder issues and achilles pain, all of which could be a clear indication of a weak posterior chain. Your PC includes some of the biggest and strongest muscles in your entire body and a strong posterior chain helps reduce your chance of injury and protect your knees, hips, pelvis and back. Today’s lifestyle of sitting a lot lends itself towards an anterior chain-dominant body causing a muscular imbalance between your anterior and posterior chains, increasing your risk of injury. The good thing is I create each workout and the program with this in mind - so you don’t have to worry. Here are some of the moves we did this morning always looking to increase our weight in each set. Aim for 10-12 reps x 3 rounds Increase weights each round if you want - you can reduce reps if increased weights 💪💪 Thanks to @madisonsofficial for the use of your amazing gym #menopausesupport #perimenopausesupport #posteriorchain #midlifeblogger #workoutatwork #davinamenopause #menopausemandate #legday #glutestraining