Person balancing a book on their head to train upright posture.
Strength & Stability

Posture with a Book

Promotes an upright posture and improves body awareness. Strengthens the deep neck and core muscles.

  • Posture
  • Spine
  • Neck
  • Stability

Instructions

How to do it

Balance a light book on your head while standing still or walking calmly. Keep your spine long and relaxed.

Dosage

2–3 x 30–60 seconds

Important

Do not arch your lower back.

Common mistakes

  • Pushing the chin forward
  • Shrugging the shoulders
  • Holding your breath
  • Using a book that is too heavy

When to stop?

Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.

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