help: getting a hunchback!

[cdnsoldier]

I am getting ahunchback. What excersis should I avoid ? And do? I don't know it's getting worse by the week. Thanks,

[pinhead]

If it's a real hunchback, go see a doc. It might be a medical condition.

If it's that you slouch, reinforce your abs and your back muscles. Be aware of your posture and often pull your shoulders back to maintain good posture. Force of habit will fix the hunch/slouch if that's what it is.

[cdnsoldier]

If it's a real hunchback, go see a doc. It might be a medical condition.

If it's that you slouch, reinforce your abs and your back muscles. Be aware of your posture and often pull your shoulders back to maintain good posture. Force of habit will fix the hunch/slouch if that's what it is.


Actualy it's a slouch. It feels like my shoulders are pushed too forward but it's noticeable. My wife noticed it.

Any exercises I should avoid?

[liquidfire]

Avoid bench pressing (or at the very least stretch your chest a TON) and hit your upper back like mad. Focus on good posture during all exercises too.

[Felinecougar]

I think you need to work your EGO more. Walk tall.

[O-Train]

Avoid upright rows for sure. Basically anything that works chest, lats, upper trapezius is going to internally rotate your shoulders (bring them forward). Work your back but with elbows up high (90 deg. to your torso). That should focus on midback (mid/lower trapezius/rhomboids) and posterior delts which should help.

Setting your scapula before each exercise and using a supinated grip when you can will also help. All kinds of different things you can try. Usually this type of problems leads to shoulder impingement issues (aka tendonitis).

[4031]

external rotator cuff exercises and rows with a rope and pull them towards your neck. ( this is great for the rhomboids and lower traps)avoid any chest exercises for now

[BAM]

close grip pulldowns (palms tward your face)

for posture

[Monka]

Traps and Upper back, get all pumped and you'll walk tall

[Josh]

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/deconstructing_computer_guy

scroll down to "scapular wall slides" -- maybe these would help you.

[AlladdinSane]

Avoid upright rows for sure. Basically anything that works chest, lats, upper trapezius is going to internally rotate your shoulders (bring them forward). Work your back but with elbows up high (90 deg. to your torso). That should focus on midback (mid/lower trapezius/rhomboids) and posterior delts which should help.

Setting your scapula before each exercise and using a supinated grip when you can will also help. All kinds of different things you can try. Usually this type of problems leads to shoulder impingement issues (aka tendonitis).

Yes. This is the correct answer.

[cdnsoldier]

Thanks for all this help. Great stuff. :flagC

[pinhead]

Thanks for all this help. Great stuff. :flagC

Welcome to CBB :)

[warlock]

Don't work you upper abs as they will pull you rib cage down and aggravate whatever you have, Stretch chest and shoulders 2Xa day, voluntarily correct you posture (keep looking to the horizon instead of looking for loose change on the floor) See a massage therapist to work in your pec minor/RC.

stretch religiously, strength your rhomboids/mid traps and in 1 month you will see results.

If in Toronto Pm me and I'll be able to help you better.

w

[cdnsoldier]

Don't work you upper abs as they will pull you rib cage down and aggravate whatever you have, Stretch chest and shoulders 2Xa day, voluntarily correct you posture (keep looking to the horizon instead of looking for loose change on the floor) See a massage therapist to work in your pec minor/RC.

stretch religiously, strength your rhomboids/mid traps and in 1 month you will see results.

If in Toronto Pm me and I'll be able to help you better.

w


Hey I am in North Toronto, I pm'd you. I never had a board this helpful. Seriously, this is great. :tu

[Gettin'r'round]

http://phoenixclinic.ca/

Ken Kinakin

the master.

[8heyzeus4]

Hey I am in North Toronto, I pm'd you. I never had a board this helpful. Seriously, this is great. :tu


Ive noticed that too in my short time on this website. Most sites are like "**** you, go searching for it, stop wasting our time".. wankers! Must be because its CanadaBB!

Try working hard on your posterior deltoids during shoulder and back days, they are smalls muscles, but they should help pull your shoulders back.

[sneakyfingers]

I have the same problem. Focus on your rear delts, it helps draw your shoulders back. Whenever possible, keep your shoulders drawn back and chest up and forward. However, ujust remember its genetics it may never be gone. Just your natural shape.