Chinese Back Plank - Posterior Chain Strengthening Exercise
Exercise Overview
The Chinese back plank is an isometric strengthening exercise for the posterior chain, especially the spinal extensors, gluteals, and hamstrings. It is commonly used to improve trunk and hip extension strength, postural endurance, and whole-body alignment control.
Muscles Involved
Erector spinaeGluteus maximusHamstringsAdductor magnusGastrocnemiusCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Postural weaknessPosterior chain deconditioningHamstring weaknessGluteal weaknessTrunk extensor weaknessLow back rehabilitation progression