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What Do Your Hands Say About Your Posture?

April 17, 2010 by Adria Ali 1 Comment

I work with people day in and day out.  As trainers we are consistently correcting people’s posture as they go through their routine.  Posture can affect all areas of your body, both upper and lower body.  This “Kinetic Chain” refers to the body being connected from  your head to your toes.  Since our job relies on an observant eye, we see things that most people would never think of.  Trainers read the body like a map.  Then we follow the incorrect movement pattern back to the point of it’s origin.

Here’s a good example….  look around at the way people hold their hands as they walk.  If you are alone, walk across the room in your normal fashion.  How do your hands fall as you walk?  Are they turned in or out?  In my experience you can look at your hands and follow it back to tight muscles in the upper body that lead to posture problems.

HANDS TURN OUT: If your hands turn out as you walk (which is usually seen in very muscular men or very obese people) then your lats (back muscles) could be too tight.  Foam rolling and stretching these muscles could make a huge difference in your posture.

* Place your hand on the wall palm up.

* Place one foot forward, and one foot back

* Try to keep the hand high on the wall and lean into the stretch

*Hold for 30 seconds

HANDS TURN IN: Your chest is too tight.  You should focus on foam rolling your chest muscles or stretching them (both is best).  Strengthen your up -mid back muscles (rhomboids) to aid in proper posture.

* Place your fore arm on the wall and bend it at your elbow creating a 90 degree angle

* Put one foot forward and one foot back

* Lean slightly forward and turn away from the wall as you stretch

*Hold for 30 seconds

You can avoid looking like a gorilla or a puffed up rooster by correcting tight muscles.  People perceive posture before anything else.  Body language and posture can make all the difference whether you are in an interview, on a date, or just hanging out with friends.  Save your back and joints while sending a confident message from afar.

Adria Ali

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Lish says

    April 28, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Hi Adria! Just wanted to share a technique that has worked wonders for me. Since I sit in an office chair for 8+ hours a day, I can literally feel the shortening of the ligaments and muscles in my lower abdomen and back. I have done some posture corrective massage in the past and it helped although was sometimes painful (not to mention pricey). I've started stretching more at home. After a long day, I lay across my bed and slowly slide my top half off the bed until my hands touch the floor. I stay in the position and take deep breaths until I can feel all those strained muscles releasing. Then I turn to the side and stretch out each side in the same way. I know that isn't possible for every person or is it the safest approach, but it works SOOOOOO well for me! Lish

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