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Wall Stacked Posture Reset

BeginnerMobilityTier T0

Align your entire spine against a wall to reset posture. This teaches the feeling of proper spinal alignment with ribs over pelvis.

Targets: Spine Chain (Full Spine)
Muscles: Deep Neck Flexors, Transverse Abdominis

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

Home Options

  • wall

Dosage

2

Sets

5

Reps / Time

30 sec

Rest

3-5 breaths per rep

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Stand with back to a smooth wall
  • Place heels about 2 inches from the wall
  • Feet hip-width apart, weight even

  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 6

    Press your buttocks gently into the wall

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 6

    Press your upper back (between shoulder blades) into the wall

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 6

    Keep your ribs down - don't let them flare up

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 6

    Gently tuck your chin to make a 'double chin'

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 6

    Breathe slowly into your lower ribs

  6. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 6 of 6

    Hold this aligned position while breathing

Breathing

  • Slow inhale through nose 4 counts
  • Exhale through mouth 6 counts
  • Feel ribs expand sideways

Form Cues

  • Ribs stacked over pelvis
  • Neck long, not jammed back
  • Shoulders relaxed
  • Breathe into the back of your ribs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Arching low back off wall
  • Flaring ribs up
  • Jamming head back too hard
  • Holding breath
  • Shrugging shoulders

Safety Information

Very safe. If uncomfortable, step slightly away from wall.

Progressions

Add arm raises while maintaining alignment

Regressions

Bend knees slightly if low back won't touch wall

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