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Title: Any Tips from the Getbig Wizards on bettering posture while sitting?
Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 10:53:26 AM
Getbig Wizards, Exercise Physiologists, Kinesiology Experts, Chiropractors, do you have any tips for better posture while sitting.  I routinely find myself hunched over, shrugging shoulders, scrunched up sometimes, bent a bit at the waist with a rounded back which de-emphasizes the abs from stabilizing in the sitting position and transfers all to the lower back. Sometimes I try to make a concious effort to sit straight, but it always fails.  Sub-consciously I always go back to the hunch position or a variant.

Any tips or videos to help proper sitting posture and how to maintain it?
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 10:56:10 AM
Holy Shit!!!!

I just watched the first minute of this video where it says your hips need to be higher than your knees while sitting, so I grabbed a pillow and put it under me.  It was like an instant correction and it felt so much better.  Pretty amazing actually. 
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:06:03 AM
Any Chair recommendations by Chiropractors, etc..? 
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Post by: dan18 on December 17, 2013, 11:06:31 AM
How about just sitting up straight.why is it in todays society people need videos and books on how too do stupid shit you should already know how to do.
 
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Post by: JOHN MATRIX on December 17, 2013, 11:07:42 AM
Exactly dan, its common sense
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Post by: Mr Nobody on December 17, 2013, 11:10:39 AM
Falcon only stands never sits this could be the key.
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Post by: TheShape on December 17, 2013, 11:12:19 AM
How about just sitting up straight.why is it in todays society people need videos and books on how too do stupid shit you should already know how to do.
 
Bingo.
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:14:26 AM
Exactly dan, its common sense
Its really not.  If you have average proportions, such as yourself, it may be.  I have unusually long legs and arms for my height due to being Ashkenazi, maybe even a little Marfan going on.  You, on the other hand, are just your average stock and probably fit in any chair you sit in and have never had to think about correcting yourself.

It can get really bad for me actually and I am really amazed at something as simple as keeping my hips higher than my butt corrects everything.  I am sure it will benefit Falcon when he sees this as well.
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Post by: dan18 on December 17, 2013, 11:15:38 AM
Bingo.
was his name o  ;D sorry couldnt help myself
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:16:40 AM
How about just sitting up straight.why is it in todays society people need videos and books on how too do stupid shit you should already know how to do.
 
You see, here is what I am dealing with. 
(http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/179/flashcards/755179/png/marfan1329075664107.png)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=396050.0;attach=430668;image)
(http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2011/09/02/281169/profilepic/LwcrETdPTaNuffkofrardKVTnlDNvoZPlpsdp.jpg)
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Post by: dan18 on December 17, 2013, 11:19:29 AM
Its really not.  If you have average proportions, such as yourself, it may be.  I have unusually long legs for my height due to being Ashkenazi, maybe even a little Marfan going on.  You, on the other hand, are just your average stock and probably fit in any chair you sit in and have never had to think about correcting yourself.

It can get really bad for me actually and I am really amazed at something as simple as keeping my hips higher than my butt corrects everything.  I am sure it will benefit Falcon when he sees this as well.
shut the fuck up smeagol you act like youre a giant how tall are you  because from the look of your skinny get big pics you look 5;10 at best im 5;11 and i sit up in my chair.
Title: Re: Any Tips from the Getbig Wizards on bettering posture while sitting?
Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:19:45 AM
shut the fuck up smeagol you act like youre a giant how tall are you  because from the look of your skinny get big pics you look 5;10 at best im 5;11 and i sit up in my chair.
Google Marfan moron.
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Post by: dan18 on December 17, 2013, 11:22:23 AM
You see, here is what I am dealing with. 
(http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/179/flashcards/755179/png/marfan1329075664107.png)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=396050.0;attach=430668;image)
(http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2011/09/02/281169/profilepic/LwcrETdPTaNuffkofrardKVTnlDNvoZPlpsdp.jpg)
please dont post anymore pics for the love of god .
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Post by: Conker on December 17, 2013, 11:29:07 AM
why bother with sitting? just lay on the couch
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Post by: CalvinH on December 17, 2013, 11:32:58 AM
Getbig Wizards, Exercise Physiologists, Kinesiology Experts, Chiropractors, do you have any tips for better posture while sitting.  I routinely find myself hunched over, shrugging shoulders, scrunched up sometimes, bent a bit at the waist with a rounded back which de-emphasizes the abs from stabilizing in the sitting position and transfers all to the lower back. Sometimes I try to make a concious effort to sit straight, but it always fails.  Sub-consciously I always go back to the hunch position or a variant.

Any tips or videos to help proper sitting posture and how to maintain it?


Most GBr's couldn't give you advice for better posture while sitting.



....the right posture while on their knees...well that's a whole different story.
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:35:39 AM
why bother with sitting? just lay on the couch
Even worse.
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Post by: dan18 on December 17, 2013, 11:37:32 AM

Most GBr's couldn't give you advice for better posture while sitting.



....the right posture while on their knees...well that's a whole different story.
Then all your jeans must have worn out knees  ;D
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Post by: Hulkotron on December 17, 2013, 11:40:40 AM
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Title: Re: Any Tips from the Getbig Wizards on bettering posture while sitting?
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 17, 2013, 11:47:26 AM
I ditched my desk chair for a stability ball. No more back pain and forces me to sit up straight.
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:52:42 AM
I ditched my desk chair for a stability ball. No more back pain and forces me to sit up straight.
You know, thats a really good idea Coach.  That forces the position that I need. 
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Post by: JOHN MATRIX on December 17, 2013, 11:56:36 AM
Its really not.  If you have average proportions, such as yourself, it may be.  I have unusually long legs and arms for my height due to being Ashkenazi, maybe even a little Marfan going on.  You, on the other hand, are just your average stock and probably fit in any chair you sit in and have never had to think about correcting yourself.

It can get really bad for me actually and I am really amazed at something as simple as keeping my hips higher than my butt corrects everything.  I am sure it will benefit Falcon when he sees this as well.

I have long arms for my height too. Heres a tip. When you sit down, get comfortable. As soon as you start feeling a bit uncomfortable, adjust your position. Repeat as necessary ;D
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
I have never had any back problems or anything but my sitting posture has been so messed up for years and years.  I still can`t believe the solution was something as simple as raising the hips. 
Title: Re: Any Tips from the Getbig Wizards on bettering posture while sitting?
Post by: Cleanest Natural on December 17, 2013, 12:03:59 PM
Getbig Wizards, Exercise Physiologists, Kinesiology Experts, Chiropractors, do you have any tips for better posture while sitting.  I routinely find myself hunched over, shrugging shoulders, scrunched up sometimes, bent a bit at the waist with a rounded back which de-emphasizes the abs from stabilizing in the sitting position and transfers all to the lower back. Sometimes I try to make a concious effort to sit straight, but it always fails.  Sub-consciously I always go back to the hunch position or a variant.

Any tips or videos to help proper sitting posture and how to maintain it?
I think you are hunching a little because of years of habitual bending over.
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 12:09:26 PM
I think you are hunching a little because of years of habitual bending over.
No.  Its my leg and torso proportions. So far I have not hunched one single time since I raised my hips.  I can breathe so much better, I Don`t feel fatigued at the computer, I feel no pressure while sitting and my shoulders are really relaxed and not tight and tense as they usually would be.
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on December 17, 2013, 12:12:58 PM
When I diet and am in shape or look good, I have much better posture... am much more aware of it.
Title: Re: Any Tips from the Getbig Wizards on bettering posture while sitting?
Post by: Thespritz0 on December 17, 2013, 12:13:53 PM
Getbig Wizards, Exercise Physiologists, Kinesiology Experts, Chiropractors, do you have any tips for better posture while sitting.  I routinely find myself hunched over, shrugging shoulders, scrunched up sometimes, bent a bit at the waist with a rounded back which de-emphasizes the abs from stabilizing in the sitting position and transfers all to the lower back. Sometimes I try to make a concious effort to sit straight, but it always fails.  Sub-consciously I always go back to the hunch position or a variant.

Any tips or videos to help proper sitting posture and how to maintain it?
^^
In the military they just said to position your neck attentively (not dropping forward) and maintain a tight core...
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Post by: Nicademus on December 17, 2013, 12:16:32 PM
A chiropractic kneeling chair is pretty amazing.
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Post by: Dago_Joe on December 17, 2013, 12:17:36 PM
Why did the title of this thread look like "Any tips for the getbig wizards on buttering posteriors while shitting?" to me?  Possible terminal case of homosex developing?   :-\
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 17, 2013, 02:25:02 PM
Falcon, I need you to comment on this.
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Post by: Mawse on December 17, 2013, 03:45:37 PM
Standing desk. Do it.
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Post by: Dago_Joe on December 18, 2013, 05:47:29 PM
Falcon, I need you to comment on this.

I would never try to stand in for the Falcon because that would be akin to a high school music teacher standing in for Beethoven, but I will try to help.  I have a kick ass chair at work that has that mesh lumbar support stuff for the backing.  It forces me to sit in a proper position.  Both feet flat on the floor, shoulders back and head straight ahead.  If you can afford one get one or just get the lumbar support mesh.  Works wonders for me.
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Post by: The True Adonis on December 18, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Thinking that your posture affects how your lower back feels is a fallacy. It's TMS that's causing your symptoms.

Read Dr. John Sarno.
I DO NOT have any lower back pain at all ever.
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Post by: The Showstoppa on December 18, 2013, 07:57:46 PM
TA, do you have a posterior pelvic tilt?
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Post by: Marty Champions on December 18, 2013, 09:00:10 PM
set your laptop on top of something and stand while your browsing the net. standing will build more bone density than sitting, standing teaches better posture. no one can argue sitting is better than standing