What is anterior strength training?

What is anterior strength training?

The anterior chain refers to the muscle groups in the front of the body, including the pectoral muscles, hip flexors, core, and quadriceps. These muscle groups are responsible for generating the power to propel the body forward, helping the body run, jump, walk, and lift.

What is posterior and anterior workout?

The posterior chain is the muscles on your backside; hamstrings, glutes, lats, scapular retractors, and rotator cuff muscles. That means the anterior chain is the opposite; muscles that are in front of your body! These include the quads, core, and pectoral muscles.

What are the 3 strength exercises?

Although it’s a good idea to frequently switch out your workouts, three movements that should always be included, especially for hardgainers, are the so-called “Big Three”; bench press, squat, and deadlift.