…chest with your chin (the object is not to actually touch your chin to your chest; the point is to feel the stretch). Then do the opposite – look up…
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Improve Your Posture, Increase Your Flexibility, And Protect Your Bones (This Stretch Will Get You Started)
…by standing on your legs wider than shoulder width Bend your knees slightly Place the palms of your hands together in front of your chest, fingers pointed up Take a…
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Weekend Challenge: Standing Neck Hump Eliminator And Posture Corrector
This weekend’s challenge is a postural exercise to help you prevent and get rid of a neck hump. It opens the chest and moves the shoulder blades back, flattening the…
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Weekend Challenge: Upper Back And Shoulder Straightener
…shoulders are rounded or your head is poked forward as in Forward Head Posture (FHP), the bones and joints of the spine, shoulders, arms, ribs, and chest are all out…
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Weekend Challenge: The Neck Vertebrae Aligner
…a deep, alkalizing breath requires proper alignment and “opening” of the ribcage and chest cavity, and that’s impossible if you are hunched over or your head is poked forward. The…
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Upper Crossed Syndrome: What It Is And How To Avoid It
…prevent or reverse UCS, and maintain a healthy and balanced body. Upper Crossed Syndrome Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is an imbalance in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and chest….
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Weekend Challenge: Weighted Core Strengthener
…hand with your hands out to the side (elbows bent). Lean back slightly and bring your knees up to your chest. At the same time, bring your hands forward to…
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Weekend Challenge: The Vertebrae And Rib Protector
…The pectoralis minor, located in the chest, is often overlooked while the pectoralis major gets more attention (primarily because it’s more visible). But the pectoralis minor is a very important…
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3 Remarkably Easy Stretches That Improve Your Posture And Prevent Compression Fractures
…frame, lean forward until you feel a stretch in your chest. Lean back to your starting position, and repeat 3 to 5 times. Switch sides and repeat. The Shoulder Straightener…
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Weekend Challenge: Standing Core Stabilizer Plus
…Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bring the weight to your chest and go down into a deep squat. Straighten your arms to push the weight out…