@postureguy: Sitting for extended periods causes the muscles at the front of your hips—your hip flexors—to become tight and shortened. At the same time, the glutes in the back grow weak and overstretched. This imbalance causes your pelvis to tilt forward into what’s called an anterior pelvic tilt, which throws off your posture and alignment from the ground up. One way to help reverse this is with the Air Bench exercise.
Find a sturdy wall and wear shoes so your feet don’t slip. Walk your feet forward so your knees are at a 90° angle—or even a bit higher if that’s more comfortable. Keep your knees about a fist-width apart to prevent compensation. Tuck your pelvis under and flatten your lower back into the wall. Distribute your weight evenly into your heels, and press your lower back against the wall as if you're pushing through your heels. Let your upper body relax, take deep breaths into your belly, and rest your hands on your thighs with your palms facing up. This strengthens postural muscles and helps reposition the pelvis into a more neutral, upright alignment. ✅ Want the full routine?
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Thursday 31 July 2025 00:38:32 GMT
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Britt :
Lol so weird how sitting too long gets you like that, but doing an exercise that is in a sitting stance per say will fix it.
2025-08-01 10:28:40
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Igor Cruz :
Hi everyone. I'm looking for some advice.
For a long time, I've been dealing with pelvic symptoms. I sometimes have clear urethral discharge, pelvic discomfort, and urinary symptoms. I've had medical tests done, and no infection or significant inflammation was found.
Because of that, I'm wondering if my symptoms could be related to a tight or overactive pelvic floor. I'm also a very anxious and nervous person, and I've heard that stress can make pelvic floor tension worse.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Did pelvic floor physical therapy, stretching, relaxation techniques, exercise, or anything else help?
I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you.
2026-06-01 16:05:52
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donnacampbell872 :
Can’t do two minutes, is small steps helpful?
2025-07-31 23:09:43
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SubnetJoe :
Does this exercise help the hip flexors?
2025-07-31 05:05:32
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🌀🦋islandofcats💜💜 :
Luckily I'm laying down not sitting
2025-08-02 07:09:17
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🌻 Spring :
I cant even do ten seconds cause of the front of my thighs. dont feel it anywhere else either
2025-08-03 00:09:20
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Berlc :
Definitely going to do this. I’ve had lower back pain for a couple of years. Couldn’t find relief with doctors, chiropractors, physical therapist or acupuncture. I believe it’s tight hip flexors. Thanks.
2025-07-31 13:38:48
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Christian :
Is this the same as a wall sit ?
2025-07-31 01:22:55
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Ashtastic ✨ :
I was just talking about anterior tilt to my coworkers today! I’ve been more aware and correcting it each time.
2025-07-31 01:45:32
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Paiton,CPT :
Sitting for extended hours definitely causes so many issues, especially weakened glutes. I love doing glute bridges to help strengthen the glutes. I like how you showed an isometric exercise that will help to strengthen the joints.
2025-08-03 02:59:58
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만날 🥢 :
Excuse me.. that’s not 90 degrees! 🫤
2026-06-14 21:40:56
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Ghayoor Ghayoor :
How about knock knees and pronated feet they are also connected
2025-08-02 12:48:26
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HarleyBearDog :
I tried this and it totally helped. Weird! 😂 Gonna add that his to my stretching routine
2025-08-01 04:08:09
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. :
is it normal to feel a tight oelvic floor aswell?
2026-01-07 23:10:59
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Mr. Andrew :
quads 🔥back pain disappears
2025-08-10 15:30:19
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YourMisilesAreMyDancingPartner :
hi can you do a video about swayback/ lordosis? liftime of sitting for hours took its toll
2025-07-31 11:00:44
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That girl :
How often? What else to balance this
2025-08-08 06:37:31
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Natalie Michelle :
Are there any exercises to help with this if you’re in a wheelchair ?
2025-08-05 00:49:01
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user1045619107945 :
2 minutes 😳
2026-05-24 04:03:17
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Flawlessly_imperfect💋🍷 :
I’m a CNA and I discovered tight flexors just randomly when I was sitting down. When I was laying down I felt it throbbing like a heart beat
2026-07-31 13:19:22
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devoutrefia :
Two minutes?! I'm two weeks in and I can hold ten seconds
2025-09-18 00:00:05
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Moose :
or work out your glutes
2025-08-06 05:04:21
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SiSi_Tv_ 🎥 :
Thank you
2025-08-04 15:48:36
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