Originally Posted by
San Rensho
Beg to differ. Hips rotated back is the way to go. Straighter back brings in you butt and lower back muscles much more into play, increasing your power.
The whole idea is to arch you back and bend in the lower middle of your back.
Only if you have a low rearward seat and are pushing at the bottom of the stroke to bring the glutes into play. Such as when you're climbing.