How to Improve Your Posture
Think string., Have someone tape a giant X on your back from one shoulder to the opposite hip., Avoid the slouch when walking., Use color., Focus on your calves.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think string.
Always imagine that a string coming from the top of your head is pulling you gently up towards the ceiling.
Visualization techniques like this one can guide your sense of proper position and height effectively. -
Step 2: Have someone tape a giant X on your back from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
Then put a straight line of tape across your shoulders closing the top of the X.
Wear this during the day, to help retrain your back.
This works really well if you hold shoulders back before taping, use wide non stretch tape and ideally change tape each day. , Be sure to try to walk as if you had a book balancing on your head. , If you need help remembering to keep your posture, think of a unique object or color.
Every time you think of that object, check your posture. , Let your posture and balance rely more on your calves.
Try to feel an at ease attitude, and put a bounce in your step.
You'll find that it will free up the rest of your upper body to relax and assume a more upright posture that takes pressure from your back, shoulders and neck, and works on your ab muscles.
This is awesome, since strong calves and abs rock! -
Step 3: Avoid the slouch when walking.
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Step 4: Use color.
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Step 5: Focus on your calves.
Detailed Guide
Always imagine that a string coming from the top of your head is pulling you gently up towards the ceiling.
Visualization techniques like this one can guide your sense of proper position and height effectively.
Then put a straight line of tape across your shoulders closing the top of the X.
Wear this during the day, to help retrain your back.
This works really well if you hold shoulders back before taping, use wide non stretch tape and ideally change tape each day. , Be sure to try to walk as if you had a book balancing on your head. , If you need help remembering to keep your posture, think of a unique object or color.
Every time you think of that object, check your posture. , Let your posture and balance rely more on your calves.
Try to feel an at ease attitude, and put a bounce in your step.
You'll find that it will free up the rest of your upper body to relax and assume a more upright posture that takes pressure from your back, shoulders and neck, and works on your ab muscles.
This is awesome, since strong calves and abs rock!
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