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Say goodbye to posture problems

They say sitting is the new smoking for good reason. The effects of sedentary work and leisure increasingly show up in our health as well as the very shape and feel of our bodies.

Tech neck. Rounded shoulders. Lower back pain. They’re all symptoms of spending too much time sitting in front of the screen. And the more time we spend scrolling or hunching at our desks, the worse it can get.

Check out our comprehensive guides to understand the root causes of these challenges and how to address them, or get a quick-start guide below.

Combatting tech neck

Overhead movements: Shoulder Presses, Pullovers

Pulling with elevated elbows: Face Pulls

Chest: Bench Presses (with a deep stretch at the bottom)

Less hunching, more strength training. Here’s how to tackle tech neck head on.

Stretch that neck

Battling lower back pain

Hip flexors: Lunges, Pigeons, Butterfly Hold

Quadriceps: Quad Stretches

Lower back: Child’s Pose, Cat-Cow, Side Stretches

Core: Planks, Hip Raises, Dead Bugs.

Glutes: Squats, Lunges, Hip Raises

No pain, more gain. Battle back soreness with the right tools and prevention strategies.

Get back on track

Fixing rounded shoulders

Back: Rows, Face Pulls, Reverse Flies

Rear shoulder: Reverse Flies, Band Reverse Flies

Other effective exercises: Face Pulls, Prone Y Raises, Scapular Pushups, Standing Rows

Slouch no more! Find out how to address the root causes of rounded shoulders.

Straighten up

Get off your butt

Whether you’re ready to say goodbye to that sore back or just haven’t trained for a while, the Coach is ready to get you back into the groove and get you strong and flexible with a custom plan and sessions built just for you.

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