Five Floor-Based Posture Strength Drills
Build shoulder, abdominal, glute, neck, and upper-back control with three supine and two prone exercises.
ORIGINAL VIDEO
5 Exercises to Improve Your Posture
The source title, description, and chapters establish five actions split into three supine and two prone exercises; complete English captions verify their order, equipment, three-second holds, repetitions, neutral-spine control, support adjustments, and final two-stage extension progression.
Original video: Margaret Martin, Physical Therapist · YouTube↗PLAN STEPS
Follow in order
Each step shows the movement, dose, and estimated time. Complete demonstrations, phase pacing, and detailed guidance remain in the app.
- 01Belt External-Rotation Isometrics3 reps · about 1.5 min
With forearms inside a belt, press outward without moving, hold three seconds, and release while shoulder blades stay down.
- 02Supine Snow Angels5 reps · about 5 min
Press the arms into the floor and slide them overhead only as far as contact and comfort allow, then return.
- 03Supine Abdominal Brace Marches4 reps · about 3 min
Brace the pelvic floor and deep abdomen in neutral, lift one foot a few inches without trunk movement, and alternate two per side.
- 04Prone Alternating Leg Lifts3 reps · about 2.5 min
Prone over a pillow, squeeze one glute and lift the straight leg slightly for a three-second hold, alternating three per side.
- 05Prone Posture Extension Progression6 reps · about 6.5 min
Complete three small head-and-neck lifts, then three lifts adding arms and upper chest while the pelvis stays supported.
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SAFETY
Choose comfort and control first
Use enough towel and pillow support to keep the spine comfortable. Lift only a few inches, avoid compensating through the low back or shoulders, and stop if extension causes pain, dizziness, or neurological symptoms.
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