Standing up straight will do more for you than get your Mom off your back for slouching. Good posture decreases back pain, increases confidence and makes your silhouette appear slimmer. But the computer-based work and school atmosphere today does not make proper posture easy. Strengthening your back and core muscles, however, can help the act of standing up straight be much easier and more natural.
I have four core-focused exercises that are great posture perfecters. You will need a medium to heavy pair of dumbbells (or a barbell) and a resistance band. The band can actually be used in lieu of the weights for the row if necessary—just loop the band around your feet and pull one end with each arm.
Do you find that you naturally have admirable posture or do you have to work at it? Do you have any tips for all of us if you fall in either camp?
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