- Stand against the wall with your heels approximately two inches away from the wall.
- Place your forearm against the wall behind your lower back.
- Tighten your stomach muscles to flatten your back against your forearm.
- Lift up your breastbone by taking a deep breath. Try to keep your breastbone up while exhaling.
- Flatten your shoulders against the wall by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Look straight ahead and keep your head up.
- Maintain this posture by keeping your stomach muscles tight as you walk away from the wall. You should feel a small hollow in your lower back.
- Check your posture frequently by repeating these steps. Don’t expect good posture automatically in the beginning—it takes time to make it a habit.
