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Organising your spine for life

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Matt Hood
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1.5 min read


Keeping your spine in a neutral position is critical to moving safely and efficiently.

Mobility, movement and performance wizard, Dr Kelly Starrett, shares an easy way to do just that in his book Becoming a Supple Leopard:

1. ๐Ÿฆถ Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, screw your feet outwards (your feet don't actually move)

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2. ๐Ÿ‘ Switch your bum on
3. ๐ŸŒฌ Take a deep belly breath
4. ๐Ÿซ Align your ribcage over your pelvis and switch your abs on as you exhale
5. ๐ŸงSet your head and shoulders in a neutral position
6. ๐Ÿ‘ You're in the ideal position, your spine loves you. Relax, but keep your core lightly engaged

You're ready to sit at work, lift shopping bags, or do whatever you need to ๐ŸŽ‰