In this week's episode we talk about disparities in lower body vs. upper body strength. In general, your lower body is stronger than your upper body from constant weight bearing. This disparity is especially pronounced in women. We talk about reasons why there is a gender disparity in upper body vs. lower body strength and the causes that apply to everyone. Then we discuss why addressing disparities in strength can prevent injuries, help your posture, and increase overall function of your body. Then we go over how you can self assess the disparities in your upper body vs. lower body strength and how to create programming around addressing your specific needs.
In this week’s episode, we discuss:
