STRAIGHTEN UP!

Published By Gurpreet Singh | 13 Apr, 2025

Bad posture causes back pain and fatigue. Try these simple exercises to improve posture and maintain a healthy spine, whether sitting or standing. Credit : PEXELS

Here are some simple exercises to improve your posture: Credit : PEXELS

Chin Tucks

Sit or stand tall, pull chin back parallel to ground, hold 5 seconds, repeat 10 times. Credit : PINTEREST

Shoulder Blade Squeeze

Sit straight, squeeze shoulder blades together for five seconds, relax, and repeat ten times to improve posture and strength. Credit : PINTEREST

Wall Angels

Stand against a wall, arms in "goalpost" position; move them up and down ten times to strengthen shoulders and improve mobility. Credit : PINTEREST

Cat-Cow Stretch

Kneel on all fours, alternate arching back upward like a cat and lowering belly like a cow, for ten reps to improve flexibility.

Plank

Position in a forearm plank, keep body straight, engage core; hold for 20–30 seconds, increasing time gradually. Credit : PINTEREST

Reverse Plank

Sit on the floor with legs outstretched, hands behind, lift hips up. Hold 10–20 seconds to strengthen back, core, shoulders. Credit : PINTEREST

Standing Forward Bend

Stand tall, bend forward from hips with arms hanging. Hold for 20 seconds, then rise. This stretches lower back and hamstrings. Credit : PINTEREST

Thoracic Extension

Sit straight, arch your upper back with hands behind your head, enhancing chest openness and spinal mobility. Credit : PINTEREST

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