Thread: How to improve my posture

When training, try to keep shoulders back/chest out. After a while you will stand that way for the most part.

man i got shit posture, i keep head up shoulders back chest out n' all of that, its like when i'm working out or infront of a mirror or up in da club, on da beach whatever... its great, i can keep ok posture, but its like just everyday stuff, around the house, when i'm on my own i slouch bad

all i can suggest is spend 5 mins in the morning, at midday and in the evening looking at yourself in the mirror and working on your posture, kinda walk around and try n' keep your body straight and chest out etc, that is all i can think of

its REALLY difficult to correct, i've been trying to get good posture for about a year and i still can't do it 100% of the time

peace

Originally Posted by young d

man i got shit posture, i keep head up shoulders back chest out n' all of that, its like when i'm working out or infront of a mirror or up in da club, on da beach whatever... its great, i can keep ok posture, but its like just everyday stuff, around the house, when i'm on my own i slouch bad

all i can suggest is spend 5 mins in the morning, at midday and in the evening looking at yourself in the mirror and working on your posture, kinda walk around and try n' keep your body straight and chest out etc, that is all i can think of

its REALLY difficult to correct, i've been trying to get good posture for about a year and i still can't do it 100% of the time

peace

Besides the obvious -- going to a doctor to make sure it's not some kind of more serious problem -- the advice given sounds good.

Make a conscious effort while working out, and catch yourself when you realize you're going into your bad posture.

Strong core muscles also help a lot. Not just abs, though. Abs and back, lower back. Stronger abs and a weaker lower back cause you to curve forward, from what I've heard.

Poor posture is due to normally a few main factors. The first being OVERDEVELOPED abdominals versus a weak lower back. Too many of us focus on our six pack which pulls the body forward. The next is rounded shoulders. We generally have internally rotated shoulders and weak back muscles because we sit with our hands in front of us all day at work, school and at the dinner table. Another is tight neck muscles which is where most of us carry our stress and strain, especially when lifting weights.

Poor flexibility in some areas is what contributes most to poor posture. Stretching your pec minor, neck, abdominals and hip flexors is a good start. Strengthening your lower and upper back properly to pull your posture back into a good position is good as well.

Therefore you're better off not training your abs for strength or your chest - they will simply get tight and pull you further out of posture. The idea is to stretch the tight strong muscles and strengthen the long weak ones.

Some good cues for posture: If you're in your car, check your posture at every red light or if you drive on the highway, every exit. If you're in your office, every time your phone rings or you get an email check it. And if you're a student, every time you turn a page in a book or start a new page of notes.