Living in a high-tech world that involves a lot of sitting, it can be difficult to maintain perfect posture for even a few hours. But with a little effort and some simple strategies, it’s possible to keep such a position around the clock. The benefits of doing so are many: Perfect posture will decrease your potential for injury in the lower back, knees, ankles, shoulders, and elbows. It will increase energy and can even help you look leaner.
Use these tips to make sure that you're sitting and standing straight:
- Keep your shoulder blades pulled back and down.
- Elevate your chest.
- Keep your tummy drawn up and in.
- If you’re standing with perfect posture, your ears should be in line with your shoulders, your hips with your knees, and your knees with your ankles.
- If you’re seated, there should be a line between your ears and hips.