THE ART OF STANDING: HOW TO PERFECT YOUR STANDING POSTURE

Standing is something we do every day, and if you’re like most people, you

probably don’t give it a second thought. Nevertheless, the way we

stand has a large impact on our posture.

When not done correctly, it can contribute to neck and back problems.

Once you’ve learned the “art of standing,” however, you’ll easily be able to pull off the correct standing

posture.

HOW TO PULL OFF CORRECT STANDING

POSTURE

POSITION YOUR FEET PROPERLY

Though often taken for granted, the feet’s position when you stand is pretty important. Since your feet are your

foundation and carry the weight of your entire body when standing, they have to be in the right position.

FIND YOUR “BALANCE POINT”

To perfect your standing

posture, you have to stand at your balance point. This is the

point where your body is most relaxed while standing,

and is able to have your weight distributed properly.

KEEP KNEES SLIGHTLY BENT

Another key to having the correct standing posture is

to distribute the weight onto your leg and knee joints to allow your muscles to relax.

The main thing here is to soften your groin area and keep your knees slightly

bent, so that the bones get the right stress without

overstraining the muscles.

RELAX YOUR SHOULDERSRemember your shoulder rolls from this post? They’re a

great way to release stress from those tight shoulder muscles.

KEEP YOUR CHIN AT THE RIGHT ANGLEYour chin should be parallel to the floor, and this can

only happen if your chin is held at the right level. Staring at the floor or at your feet tends to make you slouch

your back and gives your neck poor posture.

STRAIGHTEN YOUR SPINEOnce you’ve put the above steps into action, straightening your spine will come naturally.

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