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Your Posture Needs Work‼️ These 5 resistance-band exercises target the muscles that help keep your shoulders and shoulder blades organized: • Rhomboids + mid/lower traps • Rear delts • Lats • Scapular stabilizers • Upper-back endurance ✔️ Targets The Rhomboids & Mid/Lower Traps To Help Pull Your Shoulders Back... ✔️ Strengthens The Rear Delts To Build Better Balance Around The Shoulder Joint ✔️ Activates The Lats & Improves Your Pulling Strength Without Heavy Weights ✔️ Trains The Smaller Stabilizing Muscles That Control Your Shoulder Blades ✔️ Builds Upper-Back Endurance To Help You Maintain Better Posture Throughout The Day Hours of sitting, driving, and looking down at your phone can leave your chest feeling tight while your upper back does less work than it should. That’s where these movements come in. The goal isn't to force your shoulders backward all day. It’s to build a back strong enough to support better positioning without constant effort. Keep the reps slow. Control the band. Let the back—not the arms—do the work. You don't need massive weights. You need tension, control, and consistency.show more

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If your shoulders are rounding forward and your head is sitting too far in front of your body, stretching your back alone probably isn’t going to fix the problem. Sometimes the issue is that the muscles around the shoulder blades aren’t doing their job properly. When they’re weak, underactive, or poorly coordinated, it becomes harder to control the position of the scapula—and that can affect how your shoulders and neck sit and move. So instead of only stretching, it makes sense to also work on activation, strength, and control. The goal is to improve things like: • Better control of the shoulder blades • More stability around the shoulders • Less unnecessary compensation from the neck and shoulders • Better control of movement in different positions And one important point: “strengthening your back” isn’t the same thing as improving scapular control. Even small details can change the exercise. The hand position, band direction, and kneeling setup here are chosen to encourage more involvement from the muscles that help control the scapula and support thoracic extension. So the goal isn't just to make your back muscles work harder. It's to teach your shoulders and upper back to move and stabilize better.

If your shoulders are rounding forward and your head is sitting too far in front of your body, stretching your back alone probably isn’t going to fix the problem. Sometimes the issue is that the muscles around the shoulder blades aren’t doing their job properly. When they’re weak, underactive, or poorly coordinated, it becomes harder to control the position of the scapula—and that can affect how your shoulders and neck sit and move. So instead of only stretching, it makes sense to also work on activation, strength, and control. The goal is to improve things like: • Better control of the shoulder blades • More stability around the shoulders • Less unnecessary compensation from the neck and shoulders • Better control of movement in different positions And one important point: “strengthening your back” isn’t the same thing as improving scapular control. Even small details can change the exercise. The hand position, band direction, and kneeling setup here are chosen to encourage more involvement from the muscles that help control the scapula and support thoracic extension. So the goal isn't just to make your back muscles work harder. It's to teach your shoulders and upper back to move and stabilize better.

Posture University

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High ➡️ Low Cable Rows = Lower Lat Thickness + Dense Mid-Back This angle biases the lower lats, teres major, and mid-back fibers by pulling from shoulder height down toward the hip. ✔️ Builds that “V-taper” look ✔️ Improves lat tie-in to the waist ✔️ Better mind-muscle connection vs standard rows Cue: Drive elbows down toward your back pockets. Control the stretch.

High ➡️ Low Cable Rows = Lower Lat Thickness + Dense Mid-Back This angle biases the lower lats, teres major, and mid-back fibers by pulling from shoulder height down toward the hip. ✔️ Builds that “V-taper” look ✔️ Improves lat tie-in to the waist ✔️ Better mind-muscle connection vs standard rows Cue: Drive elbows down toward your back pockets. Control the stretch.

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Upper Back Attack Chest supported high rows to target the upper back and posterior delts If you want the aura of a thicc beast; your traps, neck and rear delts need some meat

Upper Back Attack Chest supported high rows to target the upper back and posterior delts If you want the aura of a thicc beast; your traps, neck and rear delts need some meat

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Why to rip slow rows: Greater lat engagement: -Tugging with a narrow grip and keeping your elbows tucked close to your torso allows for deeper shoulder extension, heavily targeting your latissimus dorsi for back thickness. Secondary activation: -Recruits your rhomboids, lower traps, biceps, and forearm flexors to assist with the pull and build arm strength. Joint-friendly pulling: Reduces stress on the shoulder joints compared to wide-flare variations by keeping your arms in a natural, neutral alignment path. Tempo and Control Benefits Increased time under tension: -Slowing down the eccentric (lowering) and concentric (pulling) phases forces muscle fibers to work harder for longer, stimulating better hypertrophy. Elimination of momentum: -Slowing the speed stops you from using your lower back or body English to jerk the weight, ensuring your target back muscles do the actual work. Better mind-muscle connection: -Taking extra seconds on each rep lets you consciously feel the squeeze at the peak contraction and control the stretch on the way back. Posture and Stability Core reinforcement: -Moving slowly requires a braced core to keep your torso stable throughout the full range of motion. Improved posture: -Strengthening the muscles that pull the shoulders down and back helps combat everyday slouching and postural rounding

Why to rip slow rows: Greater lat engagement: -Tugging with a narrow grip and keeping your elbows tucked close to your torso allows for deeper shoulder extension, heavily targeting your latissimus dorsi for back thickness. Secondary activation: -Recruits your rhomboids, lower traps, biceps, and forearm flexors to assist with the pull and build arm strength. Joint-friendly pulling: Reduces stress on the shoulder joints compared to wide-flare variations by keeping your arms in a natural, neutral alignment path. Tempo and Control Benefits Increased time under tension: -Slowing down the eccentric (lowering) and concentric (pulling) phases forces muscle fibers to work harder for longer, stimulating better hypertrophy. Elimination of momentum: -Slowing the speed stops you from using your lower back or body English to jerk the weight, ensuring your target back muscles do the actual work. Better mind-muscle connection: -Taking extra seconds on each rep lets you consciously feel the squeeze at the peak contraction and control the stretch on the way back. Posture and Stability Core reinforcement: -Moving slowly requires a braced core to keep your torso stable throughout the full range of motion. Improved posture: -Strengthening the muscles that pull the shoulders down and back helps combat everyday slouching and postural rounding

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Your shoulders don’t just need to be “strong.” They need to know how to move, stabilize, and control the shoulder blade under load. 🧠 What caught my attention: the exercises aren’t simply about building bigger back muscles. They challenge the muscles around the scapula, upper back, rear shoulder, and rotator cuff to work together. That matters for swimmers, volleyball players, lifters—and anyone spending hours at a desk. 🏊‍♂️🏐🏋️‍♂️ It helps to ✅ Improve shoulder mobility and stability ✅ Strengthen the upper and mid-back muscles ✅ Support better posture and spinal control ✅ Reduce muscular overload and injury risk ⏱ How to perform: • 20-30 seconds per exercise • 2-3 sets • 2-3 times per week The goal is having enough strength and control to move well through different positions. Train the back. Train the shoulder. But most importantly: train the connection between them.

Your shoulders don’t just need to be “strong.” They need to know how to move, stabilize, and control the shoulder blade under load. 🧠 What caught my attention: the exercises aren’t simply about building bigger back muscles. They challenge the muscles around the scapula, upper back, rear shoulder, and rotator cuff to work together. That matters for swimmers, volleyball players, lifters—and anyone spending hours at a desk. 🏊‍♂️🏐🏋️‍♂️ It helps to ✅ Improve shoulder mobility and stability ✅ Strengthen the upper and mid-back muscles ✅ Support better posture and spinal control ✅ Reduce muscular overload and injury risk ⏱ How to perform: • 20-30 seconds per exercise • 2-3 sets • 2-3 times per week The goal is having enough strength and control to move well through different positions. Train the back. Train the shoulder. But most importantly: train the connection between them.

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The most underrated exercise on the planet is the Bar Hang. But 99% of people don't even do them. Here are 4 powerful reasons to do bar hangs every day: 1. They improve your posture Don't want to look like a croissant? Bar hangs help strengthen & mobilize your upper body. They also provide a constant stretch on the shoulders, back arms & lats. This helps reverse upper body posture defects that come from sitting for too long. 2. They improve your strength Your weight is supported first by the grip of your hand. A good grip improves your performance across all exercises like the pull-up, rows, deadlifts...pretty much any activity requiring a grip. 3. They build stronger shoulders Bar hangs can improve mobility, and strengthen the shoulders & lats while reducing shoulder pain. They stretch the brachial muscles while strengthening the supraspinatus tendon, which is responsible for shoulder strength & endurance. 4. They may help you live longer Grip strength can be a biomarker for your inner age & determines your mobility & strength as you get older. In some studies, decreased grip strength is associated with accelerated biological age. There are 2 ways to do bar hangs: The first is a passive hang (video) Take an overhand grip. Let shoulders & lats relax. Your body should sink with your shoulders touching your ears. Hang there with feet slightly forward, core braced & let your weight passively stretch your shoulders, lats, & back. The second is an active hang. Start in a passive hang. Retract your shoulder blades down and away from your ears. Stop retracting when your ears reach your elbows. Hold for as long as you can. This puts more emphasis on the muscles in your shoulders and back. If you're a beginner aim for 10 seconds to start. Work your way up to one minute and eventually 2 minutes at a time. As long as you're not sore you can do these daily. If you can't hang from a bar you can step on a box at first to help support your weight. Another way is to attach a resistance band to the bar putting while putting your feet on it. Bar hangs are one of the most underrated exercises on the planet especially if you work at a desk. Add these to your daily workouts and experience the benefits.

The most underrated exercise on the planet is the Bar Hang. But 99% of people don't even do them. Here are 4 powerful reasons to do bar hangs every day: 1. They improve your posture Don't want to look like a croissant? Bar hangs help strengthen & mobilize your upper body. They also provide a constant stretch on the shoulders, back arms & lats. This helps reverse upper body posture defects that come from sitting for too long. 2. They improve your strength Your weight is supported first by the grip of your hand. A good grip improves your performance across all exercises like the pull-up, rows, deadlifts...pretty much any activity requiring a grip. 3. They build stronger shoulders Bar hangs can improve mobility, and strengthen the shoulders & lats while reducing shoulder pain. They stretch the brachial muscles while strengthening the supraspinatus tendon, which is responsible for shoulder strength & endurance. 4. They may help you live longer Grip strength can be a biomarker for your inner age & determines your mobility & strength as you get older. In some studies, decreased grip strength is associated with accelerated biological age. There are 2 ways to do bar hangs: The first is a passive hang (video) Take an overhand grip. Let shoulders & lats relax. Your body should sink with your shoulders touching your ears. Hang there with feet slightly forward, core braced & let your weight passively stretch your shoulders, lats, & back. The second is an active hang. Start in a passive hang. Retract your shoulder blades down and away from your ears. Stop retracting when your ears reach your elbows. Hold for as long as you can. This puts more emphasis on the muscles in your shoulders and back. If you're a beginner aim for 10 seconds to start. Work your way up to one minute and eventually 2 minutes at a time. As long as you're not sore you can do these daily. If you can't hang from a bar you can step on a box at first to help support your weight. Another way is to attach a resistance band to the bar putting while putting your feet on it. Bar hangs are one of the most underrated exercises on the planet especially if you work at a desk. Add these to your daily workouts and experience the benefits.

Dan Go

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Great routine for people who sit at desks. 5 minutes to feel stronger & pain free. Cat Cows increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine while stretching the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen and chest. Bird Dogs promote proper posture, improves stability, relieves low back pain and encourages a neutral spine while strengthening your core, hips and back. The McGill Crunch activates your core while keeping your lower back in a natural arched position. This minimizes stress on the spine while increasing endurance in your ab muscles and can relieve low back pain. Side planks work the obliques, which are one of the most underrated muscles in your body. They also strengthening your glutes, hips, and shoulders. Glute bridge holds work your glutes, hamstrings and lower back without putting pressure on your spine. When doing the core exercises make sure to BRACE your stomach as if Mike Tyson were to punch you in the stomach. This activates your core. When doing the full body or glute exercises make sure to squeeze your glutes as if you're trying to crush a quarter in your butthole. Do 6 reps of each exercise with slow and controlled movements while mentally activating your muscles. Try it out between desk sessions & let me know how it went.

Great routine for people who sit at desks. 5 minutes to feel stronger & pain free. Cat Cows increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine while stretching the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen and chest. Bird Dogs promote proper posture, improves stability, relieves low back pain and encourages a neutral spine while strengthening your core, hips and back. The McGill Crunch activates your core while keeping your lower back in a natural arched position. This minimizes stress on the spine while increasing endurance in your ab muscles and can relieve low back pain. Side planks work the obliques, which are one of the most underrated muscles in your body. They also strengthening your glutes, hips, and shoulders. Glute bridge holds work your glutes, hamstrings and lower back without putting pressure on your spine. When doing the core exercises make sure to BRACE your stomach as if Mike Tyson were to punch you in the stomach. This activates your core. When doing the full body or glute exercises make sure to squeeze your glutes as if you're trying to crush a quarter in your butthole. Do 6 reps of each exercise with slow and controlled movements while mentally activating your muscles. Try it out between desk sessions & let me know how it went.

Dan Go

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Lower Back Pain Relief ⚒️ Lower back pain is often a sign that the muscles supporting your spine aren’t doing their job efficiently. These exercises help reduce tension, improve mobility, and build the strength needed to support your back during daily movement

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Never stretch your lower back until you understand this principle. The root of your lower back pain is in your hip and your thoracic spine...not your lower back. So instead of stretching your lower back, do these two exercises to fix the root cause of your lower back pain without stretching. This will help release the tension in your lower back than any other exercise you ever tried before.

Never stretch your lower back until you understand this principle. The root of your lower back pain is in your hip and your thoracic spine...not your lower back. So instead of stretching your lower back, do these two exercises to fix the root cause of your lower back pain without stretching. This will help release the tension in your lower back than any other exercise you ever tried before.

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Struggling to improve your bench press? Here’s how to identify and fix your weaknesses to increase your bench Let’s start with some form tips Big Arch - Retract your shoulder blades and drive your traps into bench by digging them into the pad. Maintain that tightness throughout the duration of the lift Bend the Bar - Act like you’re trying to bend the bar before you lift off. This causes you to externally rotate elbows to engage your lats which is crucial for a heavy bench Deep Breath - Take a deep breath before lift off and hold it in until you lift the bar where you’ll blow the air out on the way up Keep wrists straight - Wrap up your wrists tight with some wrist wraps. Don’t let wrists go limp on the concentric (lifting portion of the press). You’re losing poundage if you do Lower the bar with control - This is where lats and rear delts come into play. Nice and controlled descent and hit just below pecs Keep the arch - don’t let the bar sink into your chest and lose your arch. Keep air in and core tight the entire lift. This shortens the range of motion and allows you to stay tight and in control of the bar Leg drive and act like you’re standing up off the bench - As you explode up, drive your feet and push the bar back as if you’re trying to stand up off the bench. Weak off the chest? Likely an issue with pec strength. Here’s some exercises to help with that: -Pause Bench (1-3 seconds) -Wide Grip Bench -Incline Barbell Press -Spoto Presses -Weighted Dips -DB Flat/Incline Presses Weak with the lockout portion of the lift? Likely a weakness in your triceps or shoulders. Exercises to help with that: -Close Grip Bench -Board Presses -Pin Presses -Floor Presses -Skullcrushers -Weighted Dips -Military Presses -Slingshot Press -JM Presses -Overhead Presses Few other pieces of advice: 1) Get that back as big and strong as you can! Makes it a helluva lot easier to control the weight and add stability if our lats can support the weight. This will also carry over into your squat and deadlift. Row, row, and then row some more. Pullups/Pulldowns like crazy especially before you bench to get blood flowing back there which will help you feel and engage your lats before you lift. 2) Get a mini bicep pump from some curls before you press. Nothing heavy but having some blood in the biceps can help with tendonitis issues and help protect your joints. 3) Warm up the shoulders using a resistance band to get blood flowing to the rear delts and loosen up the shoulders. Take a foam roller and scrub the hell out of your lats as well to loosen up your shoulders.

Struggling to improve your bench press? Here’s how to identify and fix your weaknesses to increase your bench Let’s start with some form tips Big Arch - Retract your shoulder blades and drive your traps into bench by digging them into the pad. Maintain that tightness throughout the duration of the lift Bend the Bar - Act like you’re trying to bend the bar before you lift off. This causes you to externally rotate elbows to engage your lats which is crucial for a heavy bench Deep Breath - Take a deep breath before lift off and hold it in until you lift the bar where you’ll blow the air out on the way up Keep wrists straight - Wrap up your wrists tight with some wrist wraps. Don’t let wrists go limp on the concentric (lifting portion of the press). You’re losing poundage if you do Lower the bar with control - This is where lats and rear delts come into play. Nice and controlled descent and hit just below pecs Keep the arch - don’t let the bar sink into your chest and lose your arch. Keep air in and core tight the entire lift. This shortens the range of motion and allows you to stay tight and in control of the bar Leg drive and act like you’re standing up off the bench - As you explode up, drive your feet and push the bar back as if you’re trying to stand up off the bench. Weak off the chest? Likely an issue with pec strength. Here’s some exercises to help with that: -Pause Bench (1-3 seconds) -Wide Grip Bench -Incline Barbell Press -Spoto Presses -Weighted Dips -DB Flat/Incline Presses Weak with the lockout portion of the lift? Likely a weakness in your triceps or shoulders. Exercises to help with that: -Close Grip Bench -Board Presses -Pin Presses -Floor Presses -Skullcrushers -Weighted Dips -Military Presses -Slingshot Press -JM Presses -Overhead Presses Few other pieces of advice: 1) Get that back as big and strong as you can! Makes it a helluva lot easier to control the weight and add stability if our lats can support the weight. This will also carry over into your squat and deadlift. Row, row, and then row some more. Pullups/Pulldowns like crazy especially before you bench to get blood flowing back there which will help you feel and engage your lats before you lift. 2) Get a mini bicep pump from some curls before you press. Nothing heavy but having some blood in the biceps can help with tendonitis issues and help protect your joints. 3) Warm up the shoulders using a resistance band to get blood flowing to the rear delts and loosen up the shoulders. Take a foam roller and scrub the hell out of your lats as well to loosen up your shoulders.

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4. My physical therapist coached me on these two exercises to strengthen posture muscles. Exercise 1: Note: it's pretty technical and took me time to learn the technique. Keep your elbows back, your shoulders in this position, and weights in your hand. You want to bring your shoulders up and out.

4. My physical therapist coached me on these two exercises to strengthen posture muscles. Exercise 1: Note: it's pretty technical and took me time to learn the technique. Keep your elbows back, your shoulders in this position, and weights in your hand. You want to bring your shoulders up and out.

Bryan Johnson

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Tight neck? Rounded shoulders? Start here Tight neck? Sore shoulders? Feeling that tech neck creeping in? Try these four mobility moves to release tension, open the upper back, and help your neck feel lighter after long hours on your phone or computer

Tight neck? Rounded shoulders? Start here Tight neck? Sore shoulders? Feeling that tech neck creeping in? Try these four mobility moves to release tension, open the upper back, and help your neck feel lighter after long hours on your phone or computer

Yoga & Mobility Exercies

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This exercise straightens our postures like no other. T3 Raises will pull your shoulder blades down naturally and give your upper back some much-needed support. I've never met somebody with pain or posture problems who could easily lift a weight above the ear. 🎯Twice a week Form: - One leg is forward, the same side as the arm holding the weight. - Keep your back straight by pushing your hips back and arching your back. - Hold your working arm at 90 degrees relative to your torso. - Slide your shoulder blade toward your spine. - Lift your arm above your ear. - Lower back to the 90-degree position, and repeat. Watch out for: - Rounding your back. - Sliding your shoulder blade up toward your neck instead of back toward your spine as compensation for weak rhomboids. - Bending your elbow when you lift as compensation for weak lower traps. - Not lifting the weight above your ear as many lack the strength and mobility to do so. Film yourself if you're not sure. // I learned this exercise from the great strength coach Charles Poliquin in 2010, and it's been a game changer for my clients and me ever since. Do your T3 Raises every week, and watch how your posture changes before your eyes.

This exercise straightens our postures like no other. T3 Raises will pull your shoulder blades down naturally and give your upper back some much-needed support. I've never met somebody with pain or posture problems who could easily lift a weight above the ear. 🎯Twice a week Form: - One leg is forward, the same side as the arm holding the weight. - Keep your back straight by pushing your hips back and arching your back. - Hold your working arm at 90 degrees relative to your torso. - Slide your shoulder blade toward your spine. - Lift your arm above your ear. - Lower back to the 90-degree position, and repeat. Watch out for: - Rounding your back. - Sliding your shoulder blade up toward your neck instead of back toward your spine as compensation for weak rhomboids. - Bending your elbow when you lift as compensation for weak lower traps. - Not lifting the weight above your ear as many lack the strength and mobility to do so. Film yourself if you're not sure. // I learned this exercise from the great strength coach Charles Poliquin in 2010, and it's been a game changer for my clients and me ever since. Do your T3 Raises every week, and watch how your posture changes before your eyes.

Alex Bernier

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The muscle group that makes men over 40 look old from behind: Rear delts. It's pretty easy to spot if this applies to you. Just stand side on in front of a mirror. You'll notice your shoulders will be rolled forward, likely your head is forward too, and your posture resembles something akin to Quasimodo. And you shouldn't be surprised. This is what happens after 25 years of pressing and desk work training the FRONT of your shoulder while the back of it did nothing. Every push you've ever done pulled your shoulders forward. Almost nothing you've done pulls them back into the socket. The fix I use (and recommend to clients too)? Seated single arm rear delt row with a high elbow and a roller squeezed between the knees. Why each piece matters: High elbow = this is what separates it from a normal row. Elbow travels out and up, in line with the rear delt fibers. Row with a tucked elbow and your lats take over. Lats are already strong. That's not the target. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, spine can't lean back to cheat the weight up. The rep comes from the shoulder, not momentum. No squeeze, and the lean-back creeps in by rep six. Single arm = most men over 40 have one shoulder blade that sits lower and works worse. Bilateral rows let the good side carry it. One arm at a time, the weak side gets found out and fixed. Cable = tension through the whole arc, including the stretched position in front of your body where the rear delt actually needs work. The rear delt pulls your arm back in line with your body. Train it and your shoulders sit where they did at 30. You'll find your shirts hang differently and you'll command a more assertive posture in board meetings and Zoom calls. Remember... User a lighter weight, high elbow and feel the back of the shoulder do the work. Most guys never have.

The muscle group that makes men over 40 look old from behind: Rear delts. It's pretty easy to spot if this applies to you. Just stand side on in front of a mirror. You'll notice your shoulders will be rolled forward, likely your head is forward too, and your posture resembles something akin to Quasimodo. And you shouldn't be surprised. This is what happens after 25 years of pressing and desk work training the FRONT of your shoulder while the back of it did nothing. Every push you've ever done pulled your shoulders forward. Almost nothing you've done pulls them back into the socket. The fix I use (and recommend to clients too)? Seated single arm rear delt row with a high elbow and a roller squeezed between the knees. Why each piece matters: High elbow = this is what separates it from a normal row. Elbow travels out and up, in line with the rear delt fibers. Row with a tucked elbow and your lats take over. Lats are already strong. That's not the target. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, spine can't lean back to cheat the weight up. The rep comes from the shoulder, not momentum. No squeeze, and the lean-back creeps in by rep six. Single arm = most men over 40 have one shoulder blade that sits lower and works worse. Bilateral rows let the good side carry it. One arm at a time, the weak side gets found out and fixed. Cable = tension through the whole arc, including the stretched position in front of your body where the rear delt actually needs work. The rear delt pulls your arm back in line with your body. Train it and your shoulders sit where they did at 30. You'll find your shirts hang differently and you'll command a more assertive posture in board meetings and Zoom calls. Remember... User a lighter weight, high elbow and feel the back of the shoulder do the work. Most guys never have.

Simmo

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This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band dislocate. When you sit at a desk for long periods of time your shoulders start rounding forward and your chest caves in. Band dislocates help mobilize your rotator cuffs while stretching out your chest muscles. How to do them: You can use a band, a towel or a broom handle. Resistance band is best. Hold the band in front of your waist. Rotate your arms up & over your head down to your low back. Reverse the process. That is one rep. Do this for 6 to 12 reps. Do this a few times a week and your shoulders and chest will thank you.

This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band dislocate. When you sit at a desk for long periods of time your shoulders start rounding forward and your chest caves in. Band dislocates help mobilize your rotator cuffs while stretching out your chest muscles. How to do them: You can use a band, a towel or a broom handle. Resistance band is best. Hold the band in front of your waist. Rotate your arms up & over your head down to your low back. Reverse the process. That is one rep. Do this for 6 to 12 reps. Do this a few times a week and your shoulders and chest will thank you.

Dan Go

1,299,574 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

This stretch should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called a T-Spine Extension. As we get older or if we sit for long periods of time our thoracic spine becomes less mobile. This can cause neck, shoulder, and lower back pain as well as a hunched over croissant type of posture with the body. The T-spine extension helps you stretch your lats and upper back to reverse age or sitting related mobility issues. How to do it: 1. Make sure you're in full elbow flexion in the bottom position. 2. Make a double chin so that you don't drift into forward head posture. 3. As you rock back, brace your core and focus on extending through the upper back and flexing through the shoulders, rather than just arching the lower back. Do this for 6-12 reps daily. Your back will thank you.

This stretch should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called a T-Spine Extension. As we get older or if we sit for long periods of time our thoracic spine becomes less mobile. This can cause neck, shoulder, and lower back pain as well as a hunched over croissant type of posture with the body. The T-spine extension helps you stretch your lats and upper back to reverse age or sitting related mobility issues. How to do it: 1. Make sure you're in full elbow flexion in the bottom position. 2. Make a double chin so that you don't drift into forward head posture. 3. As you rock back, brace your core and focus on extending through the upper back and flexing through the shoulders, rather than just arching the lower back. Do this for 6-12 reps daily. Your back will thank you.

Dan Go

694,246 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

If you work from a desk this is for you 👇🏼 Do these 3x/week to keep upper back & shoulder pain away. Stand straight against a wall with your arms pinned against the wall. Pretend to do a slow shoulder press - keep contact with the wall at all times.

If you work from a desk this is for you 👇🏼 Do these 3x/week to keep upper back & shoulder pain away. Stand straight against a wall with your arms pinned against the wall. Pretend to do a slow shoulder press - keep contact with the wall at all times.

Trevor Rea

13,299 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Your neck position is rarely just a “neck problem.” Hours of sitting can change how your head, upper back, ribs, and pelvis work together. The better approach? Don’t just stretch the neck—restore movement throughout the whole chain. Small movement breaks + better positioning > trying to “fix” posture with one exercise.

Your neck position is rarely just a “neck problem.” Hours of sitting can change how your head, upper back, ribs, and pelvis work together. The better approach? Don’t just stretch the neck—restore movement throughout the whole chain. Small movement breaks + better positioning > trying to “fix” posture with one exercise.

Posture University

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The most butchered exercise in the gym? The face pull. And men over 40 are the ones who need it done right. Standing, heavy, yanking the rope to your nose, and leaning back to move the stack. Why do I loathe this approach? Because it trains momentum and ironically, feeds the exact posture you're trying to fix. My version is different. Seated, two ropes, roller between the knees, and a slight forward lean. Why each piece matters: Two ropes = one rope forces your hands together and cramps the finish. Two give each arm its own line, so both shoulder blades pull all the way back and rotate up. The side that's been hiding can't. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, no lean-back cheat. The rep comes from the back of your shoulders, not your bodyweight falling backward. Slight forward lean = the cable now pulls your upper back toward the rounded position it lives in all day at your desk. Every rep is your rear delts and mid-back fighting their way out of it but under load. That's the fight that changes posture. Standing upright, you never load that range. The face pull done right is 25 years of desk and pressing, reversed one rep at a time. As always... use a lighter weight and slow down the reps (especially the lowering portion of the movement). Quick concentrics are fine. Trust me: If the stack is moving fast with too much body language, you're not getting the benefits that you think you are.

The most butchered exercise in the gym? The face pull. And men over 40 are the ones who need it done right. Standing, heavy, yanking the rope to your nose, and leaning back to move the stack. Why do I loathe this approach? Because it trains momentum and ironically, feeds the exact posture you're trying to fix. My version is different. Seated, two ropes, roller between the knees, and a slight forward lean. Why each piece matters: Two ropes = one rope forces your hands together and cramps the finish. Two give each arm its own line, so both shoulder blades pull all the way back and rotate up. The side that's been hiding can't. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, no lean-back cheat. The rep comes from the back of your shoulders, not your bodyweight falling backward. Slight forward lean = the cable now pulls your upper back toward the rounded position it lives in all day at your desk. Every rep is your rear delts and mid-back fighting their way out of it but under load. That's the fight that changes posture. Standing upright, you never load that range. The face pull done right is 25 years of desk and pressing, reversed one rep at a time. As always... use a lighter weight and slow down the reps (especially the lowering portion of the movement). Quick concentrics are fine. Trust me: If the stack is moving fast with too much body language, you're not getting the benefits that you think you are.

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