Question

If you find that everyone you test passes the posture test (perceiving that they have perfect posture) you need to go one step farther. Observe the person in everyday activity. How does the person stand while waiting for something? Does the person slouch? Is the person tilting the pelvis or rounding the shoulders? Perfect posture is quite rare; be sure your assessment is thorough.

Answer 1

My coworker and I have what would be classified as lordosis posture, meaning that possibly our lower back and hip flexors are tight. Our possible weak muscles would be more frontal core region like the abs, and oblique. Corrective exercises include bridges, hip flexor stretch, oblique crunches, foot to butt stretch, bridging with straight leg raise. Having frequented our bases Health and wellness center, I gathered advice from our certified professionals on this subject. The press-up is a common stretch: press upper body upward while lower body lying face down and flat, keeping your hips in contact with the floor. Keep lower back and glutes relaxed. Hold for 30-45 seconds and repeat as many times as needed. Bridge exercise: flat on your back with knees up and feet driving through the floor slowly raise buttocks from floor, keeping your core tight, hold for 30-45 seconds and repeat as many times as needed. Bridges can also be done in a higher rep range and athletic form for a good core and glutes workout. Having an understanding of posture can help you tailor your client’s workouts to achieve their goals and correct any issues they were unaware of.