12 Effective Open And Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises

Plan your workouts strategically with multi-joint exercises that enhance functional movements.

The toe bone connects to the foot bone, which connects to the heel bone. We all have James Weldon Johnson to thank for the fun little Dem Dry Bones song that helped us understand the kinetic chain right in our childhood. The song perfectly explains the basis of the kinetic chain workout, which comprises open and closed-chain exercises. “By incorporating kinetic chain exercises into your workouts, you can increase overall strength, improve balance and coordination, and reduce the risk of injury,” says certified personal trainer Hannah Shine.