Heavy Training = Posture Training

When using barbells and kettlebells in the gym, we’re using the implements to add external load. They’re a way to make things more challenging. The name of the game is maintaining a good position, or posture, or form, despite these external loads attempting to pull us out of position. Therefore, lifting weights, especially heavy ones, is about maintaining posture and position. 

To improve our form in the gym, we’ve got to be aware of it. We need to check and recheck and constantly adjust based on internal or external feedback. Outside the gym, if we want our posture to improve while we’re driving or on the computer, there’s no shortcut. We must be aware of where we’re at and constantly adjust. Hopefully, over time our focus in the gym will improve our posture outside. Regardless of how experienced in the gym you are though, you’ll have a hard time adjusting your posture without a concentrated effort.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain