No, not deadlifts — this underrated exercise strengthens your posterior chain and improves posture using just your bodyweight
The article highlights the reverse plank march as a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the posterior chain and improves posture. It explains how the move engages the back, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core without needing equipment. The piece also offers tips for beginners and notes its benefits for runners.
- ▪The reverse plank march works the back, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core, providing a comprehensive posterior chain workout.
- ▪It can be performed without any equipment, though a yoga mat is recommended for better grip.
- ▪The exercise is especially useful for runners seeking to reduce hamstring niggles and enhance overall leg strength.
- ▪If the full march is too challenging, the article suggests holding the reverse plank for 30 seconds or doing glute bridges to build strength.
- ▪The article was written by Nick Harris-Fry and published on 6 August 2026.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts No, not deadlifts — this underrated exercise strengthens your posterior chain and improves posture using just your bodyweight Features By Nick Harris-Fry Published 6 August 2026 Give the reverse plank march a go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you tend to focus on training your "mirror muscles" — the ones you can see, like your abs, pecs and biceps — then the reverse plank march is a move worth knowing about.It strengthens the whole posterior chain, so all the muscles you might well be neglecting if you…
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