This can lead to aches, pains, and even injury.
So get in loser, were reteaching our bodies how to sit up straight by counteracting synergistic dominance.
Our bodies are smart and will find a way to continue performing the motions we ask them to do.
He adds that its posited that slouching can lead to tight hip flexors.
When that happens, you use your glutes less, so your hamstrings are forced to work harder.
The advice we give patients is that your best posture is your next posture,' Mandala says.
Meaning, its pretty much impossible to maintain perfect posture all day long.
Exercises for better posture to overcome synergistic dominance
1. ensure your lower back is pressing into the mat.
Place your arms at your sides.
Inhale and lift your hips toward the ceiling, engaging your core and your glutes.
Your knees should be right over your ankles.
Lower back down as you exhale, lightly touching the ground with your lower back before repeating the movement.
Banded lat pulses
This movement is one of six posture-improving back and core exercises in the video above.
Squeeze your shoulder blades, engage your core, and lift your arms out straight in front of you.
Pulse your hands against the resistance band.
You should feel this in your lats, not your traps.
Dead bugs
One key movement from this 16-minute pilates workout for better posture is the dead bug.
Yes, it has a silly name, but it seriously works your core.
Reach your arms up toward the ceiling.
Then lift them back into the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Watch the full video to do the entire workout.
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