Good posture is like a magic pill that can instantly make you look five pounds slimmer! At Total Body Fitness, we focus on providing comprehensive workouts to help you look, feel, and BE your best with the body you want. Check out the pictures of Miley Cyrus. The two pictures were taken on the exact same day in the exact same outfit. Even though she’s exceptionally thin and fit, when she slouches her waist, arms, and shoulders all appear larger and less toned.
Having perfect posture isn’t just standing up straight. It’s essential to build up the muscles in your back and shoulder to support your body weight while you are standing. Good posture also utilities your core and keeps your abdominal muscles working all day long.
One exercise that will help you strengthen your back muscles is the single arm row. To perform this exercise, find a flat bench in the gym. Place one knee and one hand on the bench and keep your back straight like a tabletop. Your opposite leg should complete a tripod by stabilizing you on the ground. Let your opposite arm hang straight down with a dumbbell. Pull the dumbbell towards the bottom of your rib cage, keeping your elbow in close to your side. Be sure to keep your back straight and your head in line with your spin, practicing good posture at all times!
The trainers at Total Body Fitness in Oak Park can help you improve your posture, increase your physical fitness and wellness, and get you in shape this summer!
