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. 2018 Nov 27;9:1620. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01620

Table 2.

Exercises of the multi-dimensional posture training program.

Training goals Target muscle/movement objective Equipment/Position Movement
Strength Strengthening 1 M. glutaeus max. Glutaeus machine Move a straight leg backward against resistance
2 M. biceps fem. Knee flexion, sitting While seated with the knees at a right angle move the calves backward against resistance
3 M. rectus abdom. Abdominal machine, sitting While seated bend the upper body forward against resistance
Stretching/Mobility Stretching/improving range of motion (ROM) 4 M. iliopsoas, M. quadriceps fem. Antagonist contract stretching in a lying position Move the straight leg actively, then passively backward in the hip joint
5 M. rectus femoris Antagonist contract stretching in a lunge Move the rear knee actively backward toward the lower back, then passively using a hand for support
Body perception Body perception 6 Control of pelvic position/Reducing lumbar lordosis Supine position Actively neutralize lumbar lordosis under muscular tension
7 Control of pelvic position Supine position Thigh vertical, knee bent at 90°, slightly (1 cm) lift pelvis from the floor
8 Control of pelvic position/Global posture Standing position Tilt pelvis backward and forward, upper body and thighs remain motionless
9 Posture correction Standing position with mirror control Targeted alignment of the body with the perpendicular