Slouching an issue...

[Jamdc5]

I've noticed that i slouch a lot and when i sit down for a long period of time my lower back begins to hurt... is there an exercise that could help me improve my posture or is it something i have to try and improve consciously?

[XADO]

if you sit at the office for a long time, try consciously to sit straight...it will give you a good workout , because it is hard to sit correctly.

Other then that, work on back, glutes, shoulders.

[Raid1911]

Standard bb.com answer: Squat and deadlifts. GO!

[rutzilla]

If you get the lower traps stronger it will pull you right back, and take some pressure off the lower back. There are 2 kinds, from hanging position and from dips bars.


I like doing these from a pullup bar

[yakuzastyle]

Good posture starts with a strong core, which includes the abdominals, lower back, obliques and hips. Strong core muscles don't just keep your back healthy and resistant to pain and injury; they also hold your body upright, improve balance and enable you to move your body with greater control and efficiency. If any (or all) of your core muscles are weak, other muscles have to compensate, resulting in loss of motion, weakness and pain. In fact, you can alleviate and prevent low-back pain through regular core training.

[k9pit]

you don't need an exercise. just make a conscience decision to keep better posture.

i've worked office jobs for a long time and i used to be that way.

[Jamdc5]

thanks for the input everyone!

[chazzy1864]

Have a blast:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123812871

[DJAuto]

if you sit at the office for a long time, try consciously to sit straight...it will give you a good workout , because it is hard to sit correctly.

This. Mental control is the first and most important step.

[chazzy1864]

This. Mental control is the first and most important step.

Correct. Make a beautiful woman feel self-conscious and unattractive and she's putty in your hands.