Posture Correction Workout

While we are in a generation of being 'hunched' over - on our phones, our laptops, etc. I really noticed I was suffering the effects of it from breastfeeding!

WHO WOULD THESE EXERCISES BENEFIT?

• Your head should be aligned with your shoulders & neck. If you catch yourself in the mirror or feel yourself even just leaning forward with your neck pushed out.

• Your chin should stay level, not tilted down or to the side.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO THESE?

• I recommend incorporating these moves 12-15 Reps, 3-4 Rounds, 2-3 Days of the week. Hopefully you have some type of activity regimen, maybe it is my boot camp 20-minute workout videos per week you add them after each week, or after your weekly routine of walks, etc. This would look like going through each move 12 times, resting, completing a total of 3 rounds, and then doing it again 2 other days of the week.

WHAT DO I NEED?

• You won't need anything for most of these, but a resistance band is helpful for one. This is one I have HERE.

PRONE T LIFT - Lay on your tummy and with your chest down, arms out to the side, thumbs up to the ceiling, lift your arms up in the direction of a cross. Squeeze your shoulder blades together each time to lift for about 1 second.

PRONE Y LIFT - The exact form of Prone T, but arms are angled out in front of you to make a "Y".

BAND PULL APARTS - On your knees at hip distance apart, use a resistance band (if you use It single to be one band, it will be easier, if you double the band up as I have shown in the photo, it will be harder). Keep your arms as straight as you can and pull the band as close to your chest as you can get it. Squeeze about 1 second each time your arms are opened and the band is across your chest and slowly release it until your arms are straight in front of you.

THORACIC ROTATION - On all 4's, go one side at a time for all reps, and then repeat to the other side. Reach (L arm) under the hand that is on the ground (R arm) getting your shoulder as close to the ground as you can. Then, stretch (L arm) up to the ceiling and follow it with your gaze.

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