How centre of gravity affects your balance

A viral mobility challenge requires participants to balance on all fours while attempting to place their hands behind their backs, with women typically finding it easier than men.

Performance disparities can be due to variations in centre of gravity, which impacts balance and stability.

Women have a lower centre of gravity, which aids in balance because they carry more weight around their hips and thighs.

Men tend to carry greater weight in their upper bodies, such as the chest and shoulders, which raises their centre of gravity.

Men often have a higher percentage of muscle mass in the upper body, which might make them "top-heavy," making balance difficult in certain situations.

Women rely on core and lower limb muscles for stability, whilst men rely on upper and trunk muscles.

Both genders can improve their balance with core strengthening exercises, lower body workouts, balance training, and functional motions.

Individual characteristics such as body size, core strength, and training influence balance, therefore the challenge is not a definite test of gender differences.