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Skier's Posture Program

The ski stance, hips and knees flexed, forward-leaning into the boot, holds the hip flexors in a shortened position for every run. Over a day of skiing, this creates anterior pelvic tilt, lumbar compression, and knee stress that's felt on the drive home and the next morning. This 20-video program specifically addresses the ski-stance structural pattern, building the hip mobility, ankle mechanics, and thoracic extension that keeps skiers on the mountain season after season.

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Skier's Posture Program
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Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Lower back pain after full ski days
  • Tight hip flexors and quads that don't resolve between ski trips
  • Knee pain from sustained flexed skiing position
  • Ankle and shin tightness from boot compression
  • Thoracic spine locked in kyphosis from ski position
  • Muscle soreness that persists longer than expected after skiing

Why this happens

The root causes behind skier's posture program.

  • Ski boot forward lean holding hip flexors in shortened position for the entire ski day
  • Sustained hip and knee flexion loading the quads and hip flexors at the expense of the posterior chain
  • Boot-restricted ankle forcing the knee to compensate for terrain absorption
  • Thoracic kyphosis from ski position combined with desk sitting accumulating all season

Why this works

The forward lean of ski boots is designed for performance, not structural health. It holds the ankle in dorsiflexion and the hip in flexion for every minute of skiing. The hip flexors adapt to this length, and off the mountain, that becomes chronic anterior pelvic tilt. This program restores full hip extension, thoracic extension, and the ankle mechanics that make skiing powerful and safe.

Why not just watch free videos?

Free YouTube videos

  • Random exercises with no sequence
  • No explanation of root cause
  • No progression structure
  • Hope something works

This program

  • Specific sequence that targets your root cause
  • Mike explains the why behind every movement
  • Progressive structure over 4+ weeks
  • Designed for your exact issue

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Full program curriculum

7 more videos included with purchase.

03Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations)
04Squat to Stand
05T-Spine Rotation
06Glute Bridge
07Dead Bug
08Standing Calf Raises
09Static Back

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Frequently asked questions

I only ski a few weeks a year. Do I need to train year-round?

Yes, and for a different reason than you'd think. The hip flexor and thoracic work prevents you from going from a sedentary state directly into full ski days, which is when most skiing injuries happen.

My knees hurt after skiing. Is that a posture issue?

Ski knee pain is usually a hip control problem, when the glutes can't stabilize the pelvis, the knee takes excess medial force on every turn. The hip work directly addresses this.

Should I do this during ski season or before?

Both. Before season: build the structural foundation. During season: do the après-ski recovery sequence after every ski day to maintain it.

I'm an advanced skier. Will this make me a better skier?

Better hip rotation improves carved turn mechanics. Better glute activation improves the power phase. Better thoracic extension improves balance and upper body positioning. Yes.

Let pain be your guide. This program is for general wellness and education — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and Posture Guy Mike is not a physician or physical therapist. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or chronic pain. Stop immediately if you feel sharp, shooting, or worsening pain.

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What's included

  • 9 corrective exercise videos
  • Mike explains the ski-specific biomechanics behind each movement
  • Full demonstration with form cues
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