Pose of the Month: Bow Pose

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I look at the ab muscles and lower-back muscles as complimentary, much the same as the chest muscles and upper back muscles. It's important to strength-train both equally as to prevent over-development of one over the other. If your posture is that of forward slouching, then it might be good to start strengthening your lower and upper-back muscles to pull your torso back and more upright.

Pose of the Month: Plank Pose This one here might be a great place to start. Have you ever looked into trying yoga, like in a class?

Hello,

Posture depends all on your muscles.  Your Core (might here that in many places) is the most important thing

in your everyday life.

Core consists of your abdominal area, to the sides and wraps around to your lower back (Lumbar Area).

-Crunches working on slowly returning to the ground with fast contraction on the way up

-Front, Side Planks (fore arm Bridges) are the best for shaping your core

-Super Mans (on your stomach lifting your arms straight infront and both legs behind you at the same time)

-Medicine Ball- Side twists in a lunge position

There are so many different exercises that I can go on for days.  I would do research on line and

ask active gym goers for more detailed specifics.

If you can't find any or have trouble just shoot me an email molaya@swimventure.com

and I can work on a workout program for your to start strengthening.

Hope this works out for you

Thanks,
Matthew Olaya

I think stretching is the best way...

but check this out Energy Medicine