Questions tagged [posture]
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Worst posture ever? Please help me! [closed]
I'll try to keep this short. I'm 28M 6ft3, I played sports literally everyday from young age to 18 also was a very active kid always running etc. I did become a computer nerd from about 18 to 24 but ...
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Back Brace for Posture?
I checked out this post
about what to do about bad posture. I am basically sitting on my computer or writing most of the day.
Other than regular muscle exercise, I was wondering if anyone knew of ...
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Greasing the Groove drag curls
I will be using drag curls because it seems to be the best arm isolation movement.
As it trains the long head of the triceps by stretching it as it gets flexed and the same thing happens to the bicep ...
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Do I need to squeeze my back when I am doing overhead(military) shoulder press?
I love overhead(military) shoulder press that activates my shoulder.
But I've found a problem:
If I don't squeeze my back when doing overhead(military) shoulder press, my left shoulder kind of ...
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Should I use chair armrest or not?
I am planning to remove the armrest of my chair because of it I cannot increase the height of my chair as it hit's the table.
Is it really effective to use chair armrest?
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How is she aligning the hips?
I don't understand how do you move your hips out of socket:
https://youtu.be/CaFou7EqRrw?t=3m34s
She's saying she's:
Moving the hip socket forward
Moves the leg up and down
Moves the hip back
How ...
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Which mimimum set of resistance exercises should I do every day to offset the effects of sitting at work?
I am looking for a simple resistance training program that will offset the adverse effects of sitting on my muscles and posture. Taking a look at this figure:
I see that I must strengthen the glutes ...
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Stubborn anterior pelvic tilt (excessive lumbar lordosis)
I am a hobby lifter having an excessive lumbar lordosis curve. A few weeks back I noticed it, and have been trying to fix it by the traditional approach of correcting lower cross syndrome.
I made a ...
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Sleeping with pillows under legs to correct anterior pelvic tilt [closed]
I'm trying to correct my anterior pelvic tilt (APT) which is a result of bad sitting posture / prolonged sitting. Because our body adapts to the positions in which we fix our muscles, and one period ...
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Correcting rounded shoulders by adjusting sleeping position, arms going numb [closed]
I suffer from rounded shoulders and a slightly forward neck due to bad sitting posture and anterior pelvic tilt which has shortened my hip flexors causing my upper back to compensate by hyperkyphosis. ...
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I can't figure out which muscle is weakest/tight
So I'm a female, age 26, height about 5'5', weight about 116-119 pounds, no medical conditions, no medication, was active in sports and regular exercise from age 11-16.
I have a few problems which ...
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Movement for Good Morning vs. RDL
I'm rehabbing a pulled hamstring, so I'm doing weight lifting for the first time, on the instructions of the physio.
She has me doing both "Good Mornings" and "Romanian Deadlifts".
It seems like the ...
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Is cycling good or bad for lumbar hyperlordosis?
From Wikipedia about Lumbar hyperlordosis:
Commonly known as swayback, it is common in dancers. Imbalances in
muscle strength and length are also a cause, such as weak hamstrings,
or tight hip ...
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Skinny 141lbs 5'10" with bad posture and belly pouch [duplicate]
Last month i've noticed how my belly is getting bigger and it's just adding to my body problems.
Is there something i can do to correct/fix my posture and belly at home or is going to the gym ...
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Best way to fix rounding shoulders? [duplicate]
I recently started a programming job and have notice my shoulders have started to round. I try to sit with good posture but my posture breaks after a certain time and I don't notice it.
I workout 5 ...
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Should maintaining neutral sitting posture be tiring for someone trying to fix anterior pelvic tilt?
I have a significant anterior pelvic tilt, which is problematic because it has resulted in lower backpain.
I've decided to fix this problem by doing the necessary exercises and maintain a good ...
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Can chiropractor really fix lateral pelvic tilt? [closed]
I have a lateral pelvic tilt (left hip up, right down, upper body turned toward the right side, left shoulder seems down)
I had this issue recently (I'm grown up with symetric pelvis) because (im not ...
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Really Bad posture now hurting me whats the best solution?
Hi i am 17 year old and have been using computers since age of 11. I had bit lower back pains but never bothered to inquire about it. I have sat most of my life and now i am 17 since 2 years my back ...
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Purpose of rectus abdominis training
It looks like the rectus abdominis plays a role in posture and contributes a bit towards increasing intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). Also, it is used for trunk/lumbar flexion as well.
However, what ...
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Most efficient way to stand?
A question out of curiosity. What's the best way to stand in one place for a long time, say an hour? "Best" in terms of energy consumption; but mainly ankles, knees and muscle fatigue. Stand evenly on ...
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Good Standing Posture Without Thinking About It
When I am standing or walking, and thinking about something other than my posture, I exhibit a bit of lumbar hyperlordosis, a fair amount of thoracic kyphosis and a bit of forward head (both my ...
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How to lie down on your back properly during Yoga?
If you know about Yoga, then you know we have to lie on our back during Uttanpadasana (Raised Foot Pose). I do this comfortably. But I'm doubtful if I'm lying down properly or not. How I lie is in ...
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How do I sit properly and why? [closed]
I’m trying to follow the advice from the following video and sit up straight and sit on my sitting bones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkDNMuG46kk
I feel the muscles on the sides of my lower ...
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Abdominal breathing vs proper posture
I am having trouble "reconciling" having a proper posture while doing abdominal breathing.
If I understand correctly, proper posture should involve pulling the abdomen in, among other things, while ...
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Right abs are more worked (and possibly poor posture), how can I correct that?
Recently I've been jogging and working my arms with some exercises. Although I feel both legs and arms more or less equally tired I also feel I have much more strength with my leg and right arm. I ...
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How effective are standing desks?
How effective at improving flexibility/posture/fitness/general health is using a standing desk instead of a sitting desk?
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Can posture braces help strengthen muscles?
Lately I have been trying to correct my bad posture (curved shoulders and anterior pelvic tilt). Among all the possible solutions I found, the most common were the stretches and other exercises to ...
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Help with my posture please? [closed]
My posture is really bad. I believe that I have upper-cross syndrome. (I think that is what it's called?)
I have searching the web and YouTube but nothing seems to help with my posture. When I do try ...
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Should the calves be tense when standing still?
I'm becoming more sensitive to my balance and trying to feel an equal weight on both feet while squatting and hip hinging. I've noticed that in the very basic standing position, my left calf (...
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Wide-grip pull ups or bent over rows for correcting computer posture?
I would like to use one of these exercises to help strengthen my back, in conjunction with stretches in my chest and shoulders to help correct my rolled forward shoulders ('computer posture'). Of ...
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Dangers of attempted self-correction of foot weight distribution issue?
When I stand normally I feel the bulk of my weight distributed under the big toe joint (the joint closest to the foot proper), and the inside of my heel. I presume this is abnormal. Also, I've had ...
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Do we use large or small muscles when keeping our knees unlocked?
Part of my fitness routine involves standing for 20 minutes with the knees ever so slightly unlocked. The goal of this routine, theoretically, is to build up the so called "postural" muscles, which ...
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What should be the volume and intensity of a posture workout program?
I am exercising to obtain a better upper back posture. Hence, I started doing upper back exercises as shown here. But the thing is, I am not sure how the intensity and volume of these exercises should ...
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What is a good (indoors) exercise regiment for a computer scientist? [duplicate]
I'm starting an exercise regiment to help combat the negative effects of my lifestyle - specifically, hours upon hours of necessary sitting at a computer desk reading and typing away at text for hours ...
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Flexibility exercises for better posture
Sorry guys, I know most of you know flexibility as the ability to flex, but in this thread I want to have answers regarding the other, less popular type.
There are tons of exercises that will ...
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How many times a week should I deadlift and squat as a beginner?
I am a 32 year old guy. I haven't done deadlifts or squats before, but occasionally did workouts on individual muscle groups, and running.
I am looking forward to building strength, gaining muscle ...
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Taping the back for good posture [closed]
Is it true that simple duct tape can be used to correct bad posture? If so can someone suggest how to do this and is there something better than duct tape (something water proof, for instance) ...
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How to retain a proper posture when sitting, standing, walking?
How do people retain a proper posture when when sitting, standing, and walking?
Here I am referring to a posture that is not overly stiff (like with high, tense, shoulders), but also not slouching.
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Is crossing your legs bad for your posture? [closed]
I suppose that this question may break down into whether it's bad when you're working at a computer and whether it's bad when you're relaxing (and more likely to be leaning back).
My impression based ...
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Can a well-conditioned person sit up using only their core?
When lying down and needing to sit up, I either push myself up with an elbow, or bring my knees to my chest and then kick out, creating the momentum to propel myself up off the couch. I checked a yoga ...
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Best way to achieve muscle activation in the lower abs?
I have back problems and need to work on my posture, one element is the lower ab to 'pull' my lower back into a more upright position (I tend to fall into a hollow back).
When I ask about ...
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Prevent back issues on the go, i.e. without office chair? [closed]
Common scenario for those who telecommute while traveling: You have to do extended office work in a hotel room, or in a rented apartment. Often there is no office chair, only a simple table and a ...
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Is not running inclined forward necessarily bad form?
I have taken a running lesson with a pro and his comment was that I should be running inclined more forward. The way it is now (as I've found after the fact) is that I run pretty much perpendicular to ...
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Overhead presses when hyperlordotic
Doing standing shoulder presses, I'm very cautious not to learn backwards during the lift. My training partner and I specifically watch each other for this.
However even without weights when my upper ...
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Exercises to correct bad shoulder posture
My shoulder posture is somehow incorrect. My shoulders and neck are leaned forward and scapulae are pointing out. I think that the shoulders are also a little rotated forward.
I think some of my ...
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Length of sit vs. stand at adjustable desk?
Are there any general guidelines (not hard rules), on how long you should sit vs. stand at an adjustable desk? Especially as you begin to adjust to one. This is in part following up on the answer to ...
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How can I fix my 'computer body'?
I have spent so many years at the computer. I work out and run so I am toned. Weights once a week (deadlift, squats, just started shrugs). I run 1-3 times a week, 3 miles. Three times a week I do ...
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How to correct bad sleep posture
I usually sleep on my sides. I do not feel comfortable on my back, plus I snore in that position. However, sometimes when laying on the side I end up putting a hand under my cheek (palm on the cheek). ...
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Planking for posture - should I go for time or intensity?
I was advised a few core exercises by my physical therapist to improve my postuer after a lumbago, among them the plank. As was explained to me in this answer, I should train until I hold about 60s in ...
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Is it better to engage or relax your “core” during long distance running?
I'm currently in marathon training mode and trying to improve my running form and speed in a number of ways. Mostly by trial and error. At the moment, I'm running between 5 and 14km in training ...
