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Why Your Back Muscles Weaken Faster Than Front Strength

The Wellness Rhythm Show··6 October 2026·9 min

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Hosts Emma Sullivan and David Park explore why back and posterior chain muscles weaken faster than front-side strength—a neurological feedback loop triggered by modern sitting habits that can lead to spinal degeneration and falls, starting as early as your late thirties. They break down the research on postural collapse, explain what's actually happening in your spine, and lay out a practical, evidence-based starter plan: just two weekly sessions of resistance-based hip hinges, rows, and pulling exercises can meaningfully rebuild posterior chain strength and spinal stability over twelve weeks.Follow The Wellness Rhythm Show:   ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessRhythmShow   📖 Newsletter: https://thewellnessrhythmshow.substack.com   Powered by VoxCrea.AI