Posterior chain

The posterior chain is a group of muscles on the posterior of the body. Examples of these muscles include the hamstrings,^[1] the gluteus maximus,^[1] erector spinae^[1] muscle group, trapezius, and posterior deltoids.

Exercises

The primary exercises for developing the posterior chain are the Olympic lifts, squats,^[1] good-mornings, bent-over rows, deadlifts,^[1] pull-ups and hyperextensions. The common denominator among many of these movements is a focus on hip extension, excluding bent-over rows and pull ups. Working on hamstrings is also important.