Step 1: Fixing Posture

thor_away92 · 2016-07-07T03:05:15+00:00

The best analogy I've got is like this; when you cook a steak sometimes you slap and pull maybe even poke holes in it to add tenderness (and increase flavor absorption) this the meat is softer and more maleable.

That's the same shit inside you. It would only be logical to think you should probabaly tenderize your own living meat.

Pec imbalance is typically genetic. You can improve it with form and isolation but it'll still be mostly imbalanced.

Rounded shoulders mean your pecs are tight and you need to start face pulls. My favorite pec stretch involves 2x 7lb (10-15 lb if you're beast mode big bench) dumbells. Setup your back right lay down extend your arms out towards the ground and use gravity and the dumbell to stretch the pec out.

Just seriously Google the posture issue you're having and you'll get a moutain of data for each one.

Taking the time to properly stretch before and after your lifts, using correct form, rest periods and mobility work will make your body look and feel 10x better. Because then everything grows evenly and is loosey goosey.

I do hip stretches before and foam roll my leg meat before squats. It vastly improves my form and my weight goes up. Plus my knees and groin don't hurt. Then I do a full body stretch set and random mobility work.

Doing such has fixed most of my posture issues, imbalances, aches and pains, form improved, my lifts went up, my body has a really nice beginner "ripped" look to it and I measure in an inch taller.

Do shit right, has more yield.

chaseemall · 2016-07-07T01:30:23+00:00

Dude, do unilateral exercises. Especially back exercises. Heavy one armed dumbell rows will do you a world of good. Also, when you do dumbell pullovers and Flys for your chest, make sure to get as much range of motion as possible. That'll stretch your chest and make it bigger at the same time.

Also, pull your shoulder blades inward. Rotate your shoulders back and down. Just make that habitual. It's the same position as when you have a tight back for any of the big three lifts.

Battle-Scars · 2016-07-07T01:33:11+00:00

I had bad posture and booked a few sessions with a Rolfer. It did wonders for me. Do a little research on Rolfing and see if that would fit your needs.

GayLubeOil · 2016-07-07T13:12:06+00:00

Since you can see the chest it us much easier to engage properly. My guess is you haven't been engaging your back, rather you were just snapping your weight with your biceps. Also your Antorior Deltoid is overdeveloped in Comparison to your Posterior Deltoid.

Stop doing front raises and start doing facepulls 2x a week.

Title	Step 1: Fixing Posture
Author	Braaaaaapp
Upvotes	6
Comments	6
Date	July 7, 2016 1:03 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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