exercises for poor posture
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sixfootnine
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exercises for poor posture
I find myself slouching quite a bit. Probably a combination of hieght and fighting stance while I box. Any help out there? Are there any specific exercises that can target poor posture?
Depends.
If you have lower Back issues, things like Deadlifts, Squatting, and anything that works Lower Back and Core.
If you have upper Back issues, things like Cable or Barbell based Row exercises would be possibles to look into.
I would potentially have a gym instructor focusing on such issues first though, not just give you stuff that works all over, incase it just maintains the issue. Get any weak areas assessed and brought up to snuff, before going for all over training.
If you have lower Back issues, things like Deadlifts, Squatting, and anything that works Lower Back and Core.
If you have upper Back issues, things like Cable or Barbell based Row exercises would be possibles to look into.
I would potentially have a gym instructor focusing on such issues first though, not just give you stuff that works all over, incase it just maintains the issue. Get any weak areas assessed and brought up to snuff, before going for all over training.
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sixfootnine
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you have a greater for need for lumbar stability (low back) because of your
not sure what you're doing now or what your knowlegde base is but regardless you really should chewck out "neandethal no more" by eric cressey and mike robertson...search google for it
a long read but if you can apply it then you'll be ahead of most personal trainers, physios, chiro's and physical therapotst out there
not sure what you're doing now or what your knowlegde base is but regardless you really should chewck out "neandethal no more" by eric cressey and mike robertson...search google for it
a long read but if you can apply it then you'll be ahead of most personal trainers, physios, chiro's and physical therapotst out there
flys, seated rows, but the best solution: phys. therapy
Hi,
The best option: see a physical therapist. If that is not an option, then I would say you probably need to strengthen some of your back muscles ( if you like gibberish: your Rhomboideus major and minor; and Teres major and minor). Try doing back flys on the machine; one-arm dumb-bell rows; and one-arm crossover cable exercises. The latter is the second best exercise for posture, in opinion. But only if keep proper form: long neck and spine, button in, keens soft. Proper form is imperative! Also, make sure you stretch your chest, abs and hip-flexor muscles.
First best exercise for posture? A yoga position called a bridge. But only do it under a yoga instructor's supervision. You can really hurt your back attempting it by yourself.
Best of luck!
Bliss
The best option: see a physical therapist. If that is not an option, then I would say you probably need to strengthen some of your back muscles ( if you like gibberish: your Rhomboideus major and minor; and Teres major and minor). Try doing back flys on the machine; one-arm dumb-bell rows; and one-arm crossover cable exercises. The latter is the second best exercise for posture, in opinion. But only if keep proper form: long neck and spine, button in, keens soft. Proper form is imperative! Also, make sure you stretch your chest, abs and hip-flexor muscles.
First best exercise for posture? A yoga position called a bridge. But only do it under a yoga instructor's supervision. You can really hurt your back attempting it by yourself.
Best of luck!
Bliss