Posture and Bodybuilding
When it comes to having impressive strength and an impressive looking physique, most people neglect the role of posture. Newbies always overemphasive the bench press and chest. You know what I’m talking about: 5 exercises for chest, but only 2 for the back. I can always spot a newbie, because he’s got a hunched over look as if his genes were crossed between a bulldog and an ape.
Posture is extremely important, because it makes your overall physique look more dignified and impressive. In fact, I devote a whole chapter in my book to postural realignment. Part of the power of posture, is that you look taller.
Did you know that on average, taller men are promoted more and farther up in a company than shorter men? Or how about women? Women are hardwired to go for taller men. Note that I said "taller" men and not "bigger" or "muscular" men. Or how about law enforcement? Did you know that shorter officers meet resistant and combative suspects far more than taller officers?
How you look is how you will be perceived. Poor posture makes you look brutish, introverted and defensive. In fights, you close in your posture to protect yourself and your vital organs, but in every day social interaction, that same look communicates fear and lack of confidence.
Good posture makes one look and feel more confident, and this comes in handy in a multitude of situations, whether you’re speaking to a group, having a one-on-one conversation, or attracting members of the opposite sex. You cannot fix height, but you can certainly fix posture.
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December 28, 2007 at 6:23 am
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December 28, 2007 at 6:37 am
Very true. In fact, being in the military I can tell you that whether I do it intentionally or not, I judge alot about a soldier (or person) by how they stand and carry themselves. Posture certainly affects how we are percieved and therefore treated. As with all things, I think our endeavor should be to strive for balance. Yes, as the ‘bench and curl club’ will attest to, there is something to be said for the ‘mirror muscles’ but neglecting the muscles we DON’T see everyday can lead to problems with more than just posture down the road. Great blog!
Dave
December 28, 2007 at 7:02 am
Excellent read. Good points…
December 28, 2007 at 7:50 am
Posture is the 1st point of the program I’m now doing, Core Performance. Shoulder blades back and down, tummy tight. Its oh so true. I have to catch myself at work when I hunch over my keyboard. So easy to do.