Posture Is Important
Good posture while performing your exercises can
make a major difference in the results of your exercise
program. Whether you perform exercises standing, sitting
or supine the following postural principles apply. Ideally
ear, shoulder, and hip will fall in a straight line. there are
three major components to achieving this posture:
Depressed
retracted
Poor
Good
• Keep the pelvis tucked/neutral,
limiting lumbar lordosis. It helps
to tighten the stomach and soften
the knees. (this is opposite of
sway back.)
• the shoulders should be relaxed
resting down away from your ears.
the scapulae (shoulder blades)
remain gently depressed and
retracted while exercising.
• chest lifts naturally when
shoulder blades are gently
depressed and retracted.
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