How to Improve Posture : Improving Posture for Standing

[irreashable]

You want proper Standing posture? Watch Final Fantasy series Main Characters.

[decrescenzor]

Just a note: to try engage core muscles as to avoid crunching into the lumber spine & to heighten spine. :)

[EAGLESMIKEY117]

she said balls!

[ajoseph925]

Exactly same I look sexy now

[LarryLee88]

thanks for the tips ...i look super handsome now

[BambooBunnie]

hopefully my sister wont call me a slothe anymore! lol FIGHTING!

[theodorehui]

@dinkaDPB becoz it is too dark to find out any defects

[MrChillydog99]

0:11 HA SHE SAID BALLS OMG LMGDMFAO!!!!!

[BackInsight]

Good start and some good points. Remember to always lengthen the spine and free the neck, (Alexander Technique). Also remember to raise the shoulders to within 1 or 2 inches of the chin. She has this appearance but many with bad posture must raise their shoulders. This is not a so called nervous gesture. You are only positioning your body appropriately when raising your shoulders. This also beefs up the area between the head an the shoulders so you won't have a overly long neck.

[djnlb2]

Umm I disagree with her posture..............she has the "low self esteem stance" where her head hangs low...for lack of a better word....

[Zacattackzak]

I like how American Women say balls. BOLLZ!!!! Makes me a little excited to be honest with you.

[MultiBrados]

Nice

[Zacattackzak]

So, how long would all of this take?

[wiferunt]

When you were free standing you were going into a swayback posture - not good.

[Tumerbaba]

rhanky youuuu

[69Thrasha69]

is it bad if i fart every time i straighten out my back?

[lordofthespoons123]

@69Thrasha69 LMAO

[trulypampered]

Is it me, but this person leaning back with their shoulders? If you want to learn perfect posture talk to any ballet teacher-because ballet is world famous in improving one's posture.

You only pull the shoulder back if your shoulders slope forwards, otherwise you get the posture demonstrated above.

[markjaye1]

There was once a guy named Alexander, who figured this stuff out over 100 years ago. Now people call his idea the Alexander Technique. Some of what is in this well meaning video can be harmful. Please, check out the Alexander Technique.

[spoty212]

im 14 and i slouch alot. i play guitar on stage alot so i wana have good posture if i start playing big shows one day. lol

[Timenroom]

This is a good start. However, don't forget about your lower back & hips. Many people try to arch their back to "stand up straight". A suggestion is to lie flat on the floor letting your lower back relax towards the floor. Due to the arch of the spine, don't expect it to touch the floor, however, you will probably notice that it is closer than while standing. Arching your back does not improve your posture! However, it can cause lower back pain.

[ChaosCamo]

@Timenroom spot on bevan

[PaulLondonistheBEST]

@Timenroom but isnt the lower back arch is the way your spine is made isnt it?

[Timenroom]

@PaulLondonistheBEST Yes.  It is supposed to have *some* arch. However, many people tend to over arch their back when attempting to stand straight. This pushes their hips out behind them. For many people, this has become so ingrained that the back muscles are tighten pulling the hips back and worsening the problem. This is often the worst in women due to trying to accentuate physcial "assets" or due to wearing heels. However, I frequently see this problem in both men and women.

[lepianoman]

OHHH MYYYY GODDDD, that worked so well.

THANK YOU!!!!!

I've been working on posture for so long, why didn't anyone tell me it was this easy!!

[tqsuited]

i wanna improve my posture, i hate having a slouched look

[isaacfrancis2]

Very good indeed! I am going through some major operations on hips and knees and what to get as fit and able bodied as possible. I will be putting your advice into practice. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge with the world.

[gtdodgeviper]

cool im gonna try that

[INfintido]

cute, and imformative.