i'm very picky about posture because good posture can make you feel better. it's easy to do right, but it's also easy to do wrong because there are lots of muscles involved, and it's damn near impossible for us to keep track of all the ones that are activated at a given time. so instead of worrying about what muscle is doing what, i think about one thing.
>make yourself tall.
you can shorten that to just one word.
>tall.
let that be your mantra.
think about it as much as you can. whether walking, running, or just sitting at your desk. here's why.
>Thinking "make myself as tall as possible" while seated helps you:
>Lengthen Your Spine: Instead of slouching, you'll naturally straighten your back and lengthen your spine, which helps maintain its natural curves.
>Align Your Head and Neck: This brings your head into a neutral position directly above your shoulders, preventing the forward-head posture that causes neck strain.
>Relax Your Shoulders: It encourages you to drop your shoulders down and back, away from your ears, reducing tension in your upper back and neck.
>Engage Your Core: It subtly activates your core muscles, which provide the support needed to maintain an upright position without slouching.
>The result is a more ergonomic and comfortable sitting position that reduces strain and fatigue, especially if you spend long periods at a desk.
>make yourself tall.
you can shorten that to just one word.
>tall.
let that be your mantra.
think about it as much as you can. whether walking, running, or just sitting at your desk. here's why.
>Thinking "make myself as tall as possible" while seated helps you:
>Lengthen Your Spine: Instead of slouching, you'll naturally straighten your back and lengthen your spine, which helps maintain its natural curves.
>Align Your Head and Neck: This brings your head into a neutral position directly above your shoulders, preventing the forward-head posture that causes neck strain.
>Relax Your Shoulders: It encourages you to drop your shoulders down and back, away from your ears, reducing tension in your upper back and neck.
>Engage Your Core: It subtly activates your core muscles, which provide the support needed to maintain an upright position without slouching.
>The result is a more ergonomic and comfortable sitting position that reduces strain and fatigue, especially if you spend long periods at a desk.
