10 military exercises since the Second World War for the correct posture

Despite the fact that these exercises are from the military booklet of World War II, they have not lost their relevance today. They do not need additional sports equipment, and some options are ideal for charging at home and office environments. Since the text is written almost a century ago, we have tried to preserve the style of presentation.

What is the correct posture

The first step to good posture - to understand what it really means this concept, because not all people have the right idea about it. For example, some trying to achieve it, deflect the lower back, stick out his chest and shoulders pulled back too hard. However, the correct posture is actually looks different.

The head is held upright, the chest is pulled without strong tension, flat stomach, shoulders back and relaxed in the lower back remain easy bending knees are straight, but not tense.

Why is the correct posture

• The person with the right bearing good looking. He draws attention to his appearance and inspires confidence.
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• The person with the correct posture feels better not only physically but also mentally. Correct posture is associated with something positive and strong-willed.
• Correct posture allows all systems of the body to function most effectively, ensuring normal operation of the internal organs. it also removes the additional load on the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons.

This image is very clearly demonstrates how it looks from the people with correct posture in comparison with others.

How to fix your posture

Many feel physically more comfortable with the wrong posture. And to fix it, you need to do special exercises for certain groups muscles. Military bearing of a soldier should be practiced until then, until no longer require special attention and does not become a habit. Exercises, presented below, will help to develop the muscles and make the correct posture habit.

How to deal with

In fact, the general concept of "perfect posture", which could be applied to all, does not exist. Each person is different, and everything will depend on his bone structure and body. Therefore, the standard exercises need to be adjusted in accordance with the characteristics of the organism.

Basic principles of training:

• Explain the characteristics of a correct posture.
• Give a taste of what the correct posture.
• perform exercises as long as your previous state of the feelings will become less comfortable compared to the new.
• Motivate people to make correct posture your good habit.

What exercises to perform

Exercise 1

Take your hands move up and forward simultaneously with a wave of rising on tiptoes. Then slowly lower your arms down along the body, clenching the blades. Feet are firmly on the floor, chin retracted. During the exercise, avoid bending at waist.

Exercise 2

Inclined forward by approximately 60 °, wherein the arms must hang freely. Follow vigorous swings his arms to the side and upwards, plunging much the chin and making the upper part of the back plane. Hold position "Hands Up" for a few seconds and return to starting position.

Exercise 3

Stand up straight. The tips of the fingers touch the shoulders, arms bent in front of chest, elbows, looking down. Perform the movement in his shoulders and back side, clutching her elbows sides. Hold this position for a few seconds, trying to take his hands back as far as possible. Simultaneously crown drag upwards. Return to the starting position.

Exercise 4

Get on your knees, lean slightly forward, his hands locked in the lock and put it on his head. Then, while maintaining an easy slope, back straight while guiding the crown up, pulling his chin, trying to dissolve the elbows and pull your head back as far as possible. Stay in this position a few seconds and return to starting position.

Exercise 5

Sit on the floor. Legs pulled up to his chest and bent at the knees, arms stretched forward, the body slightly tilted to the knees. Retaining easy tilt forward and lift the outstretched arms up, trying to take them as far as possible behind his back, chin retracted. Hold this position for a few seconds and return to starting position.

Exercise 6

Lie on stomach. Arms bent at the elbows, fingers touch the shoulder. Arms out to the side, continuing to press your elbows close to your sides. Lift your head about 15 cm above the floor and at the same time drag the chin forward. Hold this position for a few seconds, trying to reduce the blade as much as possible, and return to starting position.

Exercise 7

Tilt body forward approximately 45 °. Bend your elbows and hands to the sides so that the shoulders are parallel to the floor. Palms facing down and pinned to the shoulders. Arms out to the side and turned them back, pulling his head. Hold this position for a few seconds and return to starting position.

Exercise 8

Stand up straight, then lean slightly forward. Arms bent at the elbows and divorced in hand, fingertips touch shoulder. Follow their circular motion: retracted head, hands tend ago. After performing a sufficient number of circular movements to return to the original position.

Exercise 9

Stand up straight, slightly it tilted forward and your arms to the sides so that they are parallel to the floor, palms facing up. Start slowly to perform a circular motion straightened his arms up and back. The head is retracted.

Exercise 10

Stand up straight, put your hands up. Start slowly take them back up until the fists will be on his shoulders. Then follow the hand movement that resembles pulling, bending with the stress and lowering their front breast. Return to the starting position.