What are some good exercises to improve poor posture? Specifically rounded shoulders/ a hunched forward look even when I'm standing up straight? After years at work on my computer my posture has really suffered. I've recently changed out my chair to one that will help me change my habits with my positioning/how I sit, but I'm looking for good stretches and lifts I can do to supplement this.
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03-27-2018, 10:45 AM #1
Exercises to Improve Poor Posture?
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03-27-2018, 10:51 AM #2Registered User
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Facepulls and banded pull aparts will help. Any horizontal rowing at the gym as well. Actively catching yourself when your posture starts to slump will go along way too. I have a desk job as well and try to correct it when i catch myself slumping. Its tough because the slumped position will feel more comfortable because its what you're used to.
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03-27-2018, 10:58 AM #3
Yeah I keep catching myself but it's hard. I'll have to get a band and do some exercises in the office
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03-27-2018, 11:52 AM #4Crawling back under rock
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https://youtu.be/l2VQ_WZ8Bto
AthleneX (Jeff Cavalier) on the subject
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03-27-2018, 02:05 PM #5
Thats a good video i'll have to check out his others on the topic
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03-28-2018, 07:31 PM #6Registered User
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Instead of using a chair get a 65 or 75cm exercise ball to sit on. It forces you to sit with good posture, and your core is constantly have to keep you supported in that position.
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