Video Tuesday: Posture and Core Strength
June 23, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Men's Health
Being told how to do something and knowing we should do something are completely different from actually doing something. The perfect example of this is how we use our body to lift things. How many of you actually bend at the knees to lift anything off the floor – even a pencil?
Now, there’s a video you can watch that can help you understand.
We’ve all heard about folks who have thrown out their backs picking up a box. And most of us have received the advice, “Lift with your knees!” at one time or another. You can imagine how important it is to adhere to the rules of good posture if you’re a weight lifter. Good posture and maintaining strength in the center of the body are two golden rules of proper weight training. Join our experts as they discuss the principles of proper posture and “core strength.”
Just click on the TV screen below to watch the video:
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