My posture is awful because I have a hunch on my back from sitting poorly and playing a lot of games, browsing the net with poor posture all the time. What are the best actions to take to fix this?
I have been forcing myself to stand up straight and sit up straight disregarding the pain, but what about resistance training? I do Squats/Benching/assisted pullups and a few other compound lifts as my regular routine but I'm not sure to continue them if they will somehow hurt my posture.
Any help or advice would be great. Thanks!
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07-03-2009, 07:14 PM #1Registered User
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How to fix the "gamers hunch"? Back problem..
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07-03-2009, 07:53 PM #2Registered User
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Yeah, I have the same issues. I still game, which makes it really hard to focus on posture because after a while I just forget. I suggest just writing something on the back of your hand to remind you while sitting at the computer/gaming. Me being a PC gamer, I just have a sticky note on my monitor that I basically can't ignore unless I get really sucked in (lol tf2).
What is nice for me, is that I have to stand all the time while at work so I constantly try and focus on standing tall and not slouching. I'm still working on it, but I hear stretching can really help with some bad posture issues. GL on correcting your posture!
Keep gaming
It's good for the soul!
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07-03-2009, 08:07 PM #3Registered User
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I'm also a big gamer but I've never had posture or back/shoulder/neck pain because I'm also a gym addict.
You should include many back and shoulder exercices in your workout like shrugs, many types of rows and deadlift. Of course, start light
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07-03-2009, 08:38 PM #4Registered User
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Rows, rows, rows, and face pulls. Make sure to stretch your chest, shoulders, and back.
Here's a pretty good link with exercises and a routine. Don't neglect reading parts I, II, and III, too. http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_a...o_more_part_iv
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07-04-2009, 12:26 AM #5WhiteAfricanSpaceChrist
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lol, tf2?? CoD2 ftw.Originally Posted by OMG_ITs_CoCo
Yeah, I have the same issues. I still game, which makes it really hard to focus on posture because after a while I just forget. I suggest just writing something on the back of your hand to remind you while sitting at the computer/gaming. Me being a PC gamer, I just have a sticky note on my monitor that I basically can't ignore unless I get really sucked in (lol tf2).
What is nice for me, is that I have to stand all the time while at work so I constantly try and focus on standing tall and not slouching. I'm still working on it, but I hear stretching can really help with some bad posture issues. GL on correcting your posture!
Keep gaming It's good for the soul!
It's good for the soul!
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