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Do you struggle with 'good' posture?
Stand up straight, pull your shoulder back, lift your chest, pull your abs in, and squeeze your butt; these are common cues for posture but are they good cues?
The dictionary defines posture as the position or bearing of the body, whether characteristic or assumed for a particular purpose. Various postures are assumed for many reasons, including the military, fashion model, and bodybuilder, also to appear thinner, taller, shorter, and others.
What posture is good for the health of your body?
When we consider 'optimal' posture, it would ideally be efficient, meaning the least amount of muscular effort while maintaining alignment of the body's joints.
The first picture below demonstrates optimal versus suboptimal standing posture.
The second picture demonstrates how to create a more optimal posture.
1. At the head: Imagine a hook under the small bump on the back of the head, and it suspends your head towards the ceiling. This will help lengthen your...
