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Any exercises or tips I can follow to making posture better?

harryt678
harryt678 Posts: 131 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Wanted to ask if there was any specific exercises or things I can do to help my posture improve. I have been using a foam roller, trying to sit up straight and also stretches. Back story is I have a desk job (where I am sitting for the majority of the time). Is there anything that will help improve back posture.

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Strengthening of the back & other core muscles.
  • brendanwhite84
    brendanwhite84 Posts: 219 Member
    Deadlift is supposed to help with posture. Anecdotally I think it's helped mine a bit.
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    Deadlifts have definitely helped my posture.
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,284 Member
    Deep water fitness. It's all about good form in the water. I have found that it has translated to my desk too. Super strong core & back.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    My suggestion would be stronger core, rows and deadlifts
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Correct deadlifts(or kb swings)
    Correct Pullups
    Correct Pushups
    Correct Getups

    Doing good exercises with poor form will not help your posture.
  • harryt678
    harryt678 Posts: 131 Member
    Thanks everyone, glad to see a good number of responses! I will have to try to do deadlifts, might have to start light
  • corgarian
    corgarian Posts: 366 Member
    Strengthening the muscles in your back and core in general will help improve your posture because the improved muscle strength will help in holding your body more erect,
  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
    This vid talks exactly about what exercises to fix which posture problems - good stuff.
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=TQqgf8kB6R8
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    yoga, pilates, ballet
  • justlog
    justlog Posts: 125 Member
    tcunbeliever wrote: »
    yoga, pilates, ballet

    I totally agree - yoga and pilates can be important elements in our life as we age..



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNhUsA5wOGI


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RKyaDmzsnw
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Tai Chi, Yoga.
  • harryt678
    harryt678 Posts: 131 Member
    Funny how a few people have mentioned yoga, I have looked into it but I know there are different kinds... where does one get started to get their feet wet?!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    harryt678 wrote: »
    Funny how a few people have mentioned yoga, I have looked into it but I know there are different kinds... where does one get started to get their feet wet?!

    I'd suggest a local beginners class so you learn the form and flow correctly.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    harryt678 wrote: »
    Funny how a few people have mentioned yoga, I have looked into it but I know there are different kinds... where does one get started to get their feet wet?!

    Look for an introductory Iyengar Yoga class. It focuses on body alignment.

    I walk out of my Sunday class feeling 2 inches taller and incredibly flexible.

    Cheers, h.
  • harryt678
    harryt678 Posts: 131 Member
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    harryt678 wrote: »
    Funny how a few people have mentioned yoga, I have looked into it but I know there are different kinds... where does one get started to get their feet wet?!

    Look for an introductory Iyengar Yoga class. It focuses on body alignment.

    I walk out of my Sunday class feeling 2 inches taller and incredibly flexible.

    Cheers, h.

    Thank you, I will look to see what is available in my area!
  • Choose2bYou
    Choose2bYou Posts: 20 Member
    Correct posture and spinal alignment is often lost when people don't engage their glute muscles.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Lots of good thoughts. I'd also say deadlifts help me. If you want to get educated, I'd recommend Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World, by Kelly Starrett

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E1HDJ64/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
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