The Best Posterior Chain Exercises for Contact Athletes

What makes a strong posterior chain? In this video, Gassy talks through some of his favourite posterior chain exercises and explains why they're staples in his training, while Warbs demonstrates each movement.

From building strength and power to improving running mechanics and reducing injury risk, these exercises target the muscles on the back side of the body—including the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, and can be adapted for athletes of all levels.

In this video, you'll learn:
Gassy's go-to posterior chain exercises.
Why each movement has a place in your programme.
Key coaching points and common mistakes to avoid.
How to perform each exercise with good technique, demonstrated by Warbs.

Whether you're looking to improve performance, build resilience, or add some effective accessory work to your training, these are exercises that Gassy comes back to time and time again.

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