Have you ever noticed how much of our day is spent "hunched"? Whether it’s over a steering wheel, a keyboard, or a phone, our bodies naturally collapse forward.
This week’s Wellness Wednesday features The Vitruvian Man, a powerful "life extension" exercise. It is designed to immediately improve your posture, activate the muscles of your upper back, and engage your core to support your spine.
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Check out our quick video walkthrough here:
How To Perform The Vitruvian Man
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The Setup: Stand tall. Engage your upper back by pulling your shoulder blades slightly together, relax your shoulders down, and tighten your core.
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The Clock: Imagine you are standing in the center of a clock face.
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12 O'Clock: Raise your arms straight up to 12 o'clock. Hold for 5–20 seconds while breathing deeply.
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Move Through the Hours: Slowly move your arms to 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and so on, holding each position.
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The 6 O'Clock Finish: Bring your arms slightly behind your body. Turn your hands outward so your thumbs point backward. Gently squeeze your traps and rhomboids (mid-back).
Why it works: This isn't about speed; it's about positioning and awareness. It "wakes up" the postural muscles that keep your spine in alignment.
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