If your body is not properly aligned, your muscles, joints, and ligaments take more strain than they are able to endure healthfully.
Here are some general principles of correct standing posture:
- Your back is straight. Don't slump forward at the shoulders or waist.
- Your knees are slightly bent -- they should not be locked.
- Your abdominal muscles are tight -- gently suck in your stomach.
- Your head is centered over your body. Check yourself in the mirror from side to side.
- Your weight is evenly distributed between your feet. Do not jut one hip out to the side.
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RealAge answered:If your body is not properly aligned, your muscles, joints, and ligaments take more strain than they are able to endure healthfully.
