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We love the information age and the phenomenal advancements just like the rest of you, but unfortunately your posture suffers from it. As kids grow up on devices and we sit more and more. As a population, we sit now more than ever.
Driving, watching TV, reading a book, or on the looking at our so called "phone" that people rarely use as an actual telephone.
As time goes on, gravity plays a big role too. Our chest tightens, ribs get matted down, and our upper back slouches over like a candy cane. Your posture can become quite poor rather quickly. This can lead to a cascade of problems: headaches, back pain, neck pain, nerve transmission issues, shoulder problems, forward head tilt, and the list goes on and on.
What are we to do!?!?
We must go back in time! Way back when high technology meant color television, the slinky, and of course the good ole juke box.
We must go back to go forward and visit one of our favorite old school movements:
THE RADER CHEST PULL.
Named after muscleman Peary Rader, the Rader Chest Pull was a staple in the gyms of old. Although very popular in the 1940's, most people today don't even know about this posture enhancing gem. Rader also masterminded the famous 20 rep squat program so you know it's good!
The Rader Chest Pull is designed to stretch and expand your ribcage exponentially. It also can help to take the slouch out of your upper back and you will have that strong, healthy look of superb posture. You can do this exercise anywhere and anytime. All you need is a door jam unless you are over 7 feet tall. Shoot to spend a couple minutes on it every day if you can. A few reps a day keeps the candy cane away. It is a skill that will develop, really focus on your ability to feel your ribs stretching!
The Basics:
Grab a post or door jam about 6 inches above your head.
Take in a huge breath.
Tuck your chin.
Pull against the object down and towards your body.
Feel your rib cage expand.
Try your best to relax your abs during move for an even greater stretch.
See our demonstration video below to get a feel of how to perform the Rader Chest Pull.
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