Bad posture often stems from a sedentary lifestyle and poor ergonomic habits," says Cody Mooney, pliability's director of performance. "Prolonged hours spent hunched over desks or screens, coupled with weakened core muscles and tight, shortened muscles in the chest, shoulders and neck, can contribute to slouching and misalignment. Additionally, stress and emotional tension can manifest physically, leading to tense muscles and a stooped stance.
Stretching plays a crucial role in correcting and preventing bad posture, by increasing flexibility and promoting muscular balance."
Targeted stretches can lengthen and relax tight muscles, such as the pecs and hip flexors, which pull the body into poor alignment. Simultaneously, stretching strengthens areas that support an upright posture, including the back extensors and core.
This mobility flow is designed to correct poor posture and regain good positioning, which will help to alleviate muscular tension, improve range of motion and promote awareness of body positioning.
1. COUCH STRETCH
Hold: 2 mins each side
Why: This stretch is not only great at improving your overall flexibility, posture and mobility, but also for relieving any tightness in your hips and spine, while activating and strengthening your glutes.
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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