Keep the Prehab Party Going!
“Powerful hip extension alone is necessary and nearly sufficient for elite athletic performance. That is, our experience has been that no one without the capacity for powerful hip extension enjoys great athletic prowess, and nearly everyone we’ve met with that capacity was a great athlete.” — Coach Glassman
The posterior chain is probably the most crucial muscle groups in the body. It consists of:
The posterior chain is probably the most crucial muscle groups in the body. It consists of:
- Erector Spinae (for back and spinal extension)
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calf
- External Obliques
We don’t have to list the countless movements which rely and work these muscles. A healthy posterior chain will not only help you with those movements, but also help you get a more powerful hip extension. And as Coach Glassman says above, a powerful hip extension is a good thing.For this week’s AHOP, Coach Adrien gives you a great prehab drill for stretching and activating the posterior chain – Single Leg Band Lowers. Make sure you keep your pelvis, hip, and neck in a neutral position. We don’t want to curve the spine away from the floor.
As before, the single leg band lowers will be part of your warm-up this week so grab that band and get to work!
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