The Posture Program
Permanent positive change in upper body posture comes from strategic exercise selection paired with joint mobility and myofascial release techniques to improve neurological connection and bring balance to muscles.
Props Needed: A long resistance band, a pair of slider disks, and a pair of yoga tune up balls
Levels: All levels
Tune up balls (code KOREKINECT for 10% off): https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/massage-balls/yoga-tune-up-therapy-ball
Sliders: https://rb.gy/f0e5p9
Long resistance band: https://rb.gy/r7b52h
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NEW! - Posture Calendar
Use this calendar as a guide for how to space out the program and what other workouts you can add from the library to make this more full body. Please choose workouts based on your respective level (ie beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
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NEW! - Posture Introduction
Welcome to The Posture Program! Learn more about the program and what equipment you'll need.
Props Needed: A pair of tune up fitness balls, a pair of sliders, and a light long resistance band
Level: All levels
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NEW! - Posture Prep
Prime the muscles of the upper body before movement or use this to "cool down" after an upper body workout or whenever you're experiencing mild neck and shoulder discomfort.
Props Needed: A pair of yoga tune up balls
Level: All levels
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NEW! - Posture Cues
Understanding the shoulder girdle is paramount to understanding and improving posture permanently.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Posture Mobility
Mobilize the joints of the shoulder girdle to begin waking up important muscles and practicing essential movement patterns.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Posture Practice
The seratus anterior is the most important muscle to train to alleviate neck pain and improve shoulder mechanics. Practice finding the "scoop" in this upper body workout to help turn on this essential muscle.
Props Needed: A pair of gliders
Level: All levels
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Proud Posture
Improve your back health and posture by training the deep back arm line and create definition in the mid back and the back of the arms in the process.
Props Needed: 1 long resistance band
Level: All levels
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NEW! - Posture Progress
Breakdown the role of the shoulder blades and collar bones during spinal flexion and extension for better shoulder mobility and less neck engagement.
Props Needed: A pair of sliders
Level: All levels
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Unilateral Posture
Future proof your shoulders in this series that strengthens and stabilizes your shoulder girdle in a safe and effective way.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Props: 1 Long light weighted resistance band
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NEW! - Core Posture
Use a wall to practice optimal shoulder mechanics when doing core exercises.
Props Needed: A wall
Level: All levels
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Swimming Posture
Swimming can be an amazing way to strengthen the muscles of the back for more erect posture. Practice your breast stroke, butterfly, and freestyle.
Props Needed: None
Levels: All levels
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NEW! - Side Plank Posture
Consider the position of the upper body in exercises like side planks to improve shoulder mechanics and engagement of the core through the spiral line.
Props Needed: A long resistance band and a slider disk
Level: All levels
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Posture Corrector
Improve your posture by strengthening the myofascial back line of the arm.
Props Needed: 2 Sliders
Level: Intermediate/ Advanced
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NEW! - Plank Posture
Practice the position of the shoulder girdle in advanced exercises like planks.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Neck Relief
In addition to mobilizing and strengthening the shoulder girdle, releasing and learning to lengthen the muscles in the back of the neck can be a helpful took in improving posture and neck tension.
Props Needed: A yoga block (or two coffee table books) and a pair of yoga tune up balls.
Level: Al...
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NEW! - Posture Conclusion
Some final thoughts and takeaways from the posture program.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels