Gym & Workout Posture
The gym should be making your posture better. For most people, it's making it worse. Anterior pelvic tilt during squats compresses the lumbar spine. Internal shoulder rotation during pressing loads the rotator cuff wrong. Forward head position during deadlifts creates neck compression. This program teaches you the structural corrections that make every major gym movement safer, more effective, and genuinely posture-improving.
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Do any of these sound familiar?
- Lower back pain or pumping up during squats or deadlifts
- Shoulder pain during pressing movements
- Neck tension or headaches after heavy pulling exercises
- Inability to keep the chest up during squats or rows
- Knees caving inward during lower body exercises
Why this happens
The root causes behind gym & workout posture.
- Anterior pelvic tilt causing lumbar hyperextension under squat and deadlift load
- Internal shoulder rotation and pec minor tightness impinging the rotator cuff during pressing
- Thoracic kyphosis preventing proper scapular retraction during rowing and pulling movements
- Glute weakness allowing knee valgus during lower body loading
Why this works
Lifting with poor postural alignment doesn't just reduce performance, it reinforces the exact dysfunction you're trying to fix. Squatting with anterior pelvic tilt loads the facet joints. Pressing with internal shoulder rotation impinges the rotator cuff. Pulling with a rounded upper back prevents scapular retraction. This program corrects the structural baseline first, then teaches you to maintain alignment through the movements that matter most.
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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Unlock all exercises, $67Frequently asked questions
My coach says my form is fine. Why do I still have pain?
Form cues address movement patterns. Structural imbalances operate below the movement level, they're the dysfunction your form is compensating around. You can have decent form and still have anterior pelvic tilt driving lumbar compression.
Should I stop lifting while fixing my posture?
No. The goal is to fix your posture within your training, not instead of it. This program gives you the corrective work to do before and after training, and cues to apply during it.
I have shoulder impingement from lifting. Will this help?
Shoulder impingement from lifting is almost always a positioning problem, internal rotation, forward head, or poor scapular mechanics. This program addresses all three.
Is this appropriate for beginners or only advanced lifters?
Both. Beginners benefit from building correct patterns from the start. Advanced lifters benefit from identifying the compensations they've been training around for years.
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
- 16 videos covering pre-workout correction, movement cues, and post-workout reset
- Exercise-specific posture breakdowns for squat, deadlift, press, and row patterns
- Pre-workout activation routine
- Lifetime access on any device
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