Exercises for posture

jessica2021624
jessica2021624 Posts: 18 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
As a long time sufferer of computer geek neck and mild scoliosis, I would like to improve my posture.

What are your fave exercises to build strength in your back, low back, shoulders and neck?

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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    edited August 2021
    You may find this recent thread helpful.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10841089/forward-head-posture#latest

    @ninerbuff also did an interesting post on the stomach vacuum that you may find useful.
    (Niner, could you please link it, on my phone and can’t get to it sorry found it)

    Personally, (as well as the above which I’ve practiced for years) I found Iyengar yoga and belly dancing very helpful at reenforcing good posture.

    A YouTube search on posture should come up with lots of info. I find Hasfit is a good starting. source. Look for help with office posture too.

    Cheers, h.

    Here is the other link I was referring to.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10824708/what-you-may-not-be-doing-to-get-a-flatter-stomach/p1

    Even though it states flatter stomach, it is a good basic exercise to strengthen one’s core and can be practiced any time any where, almost.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Here you go@middlehaitch

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10824708/what-you-may-not-be-doing-to-get-a-flatter-stomach/p1


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  • SnifterPug
    SnifterPug Posts: 746 Member
    Pull ups, rows of all kinds, lat pull downs, deadlifts, rear delt flies, resistance band pull aparts.
  • SnifterPug
    SnifterPug Posts: 746 Member
    Oh, and face pulls.
  • clb2c4e
    clb2c4e Posts: 1 Member
    Heavy deadlifts (being careful to use proper form) were always amazing. Exercises to correct anterior pelvic tilt are often overlooked, check those. Simple desk exercises such as chin tucks can help.
  • claireychn074
    claireychn074 Posts: 1,600 Member
    Wow I need to wear my reading glasses more. I thought this said “exercises for posers” and thought that sounded interesting! Oops.
  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    Heavy barbell rows and light suspension rows. Also this may help while *computer geeking*: https://youtu.be/ay3xNBukCTo
  • Buff_Man
    Buff_Man Posts: 623 Member
    Also Take regular breaks while working, walk around and stretch neck, chest, shoulders, upper body. Don't worry too much about lifting too heavy, as long as you have 1-2 reps in the tank at the end of each set with good form, you're good. I also found laying flat on my back on the floor for a few mins each day really helped relax my back
  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,495 Member
    Farmers carries are helpful for posture:

    https://seriouslystrongtraining.com/the-best-exercise-to-fix-your-posture/
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Hi I was just about to post this same question. An RMT told me to stretch my chest and do rows. I'll read the other comments but I'm wondering if there are any other simple things I can add. My problem is more shoulder rounding. I'm also basically 7m pregnant so I am both tired and a bit limited in what moves I'm comfortable trying. I have limited time to do/want to do the exercises so wondering if I should just stick to what the RMT said? What weight should I start with? I have plenty of weights to use so that's not an issue... other than them being covered in IKEA boxes in my garage haha.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    You might really enjoy Robin Long's pilates videos. She has scoliosis, and many of her workouts address posture. I have found her entire approach to be super helpful. The videos are short and effective for posture. Friend and message me if you want more info.

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