Don't Ever Sit Up Straight (why)

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We’ve all been there – after a long day of sitting in front of a computer, you stand up and feel a twinge in your lower back. Or you’ve been sitting in perfect posture, but your neck and back are still sore.

What if I told you that perfect sitting posture isn’t the key? That you MUST focus on something different.

The real thing that’s DESTROYING your sitting.

What is that key? Watch to find out

⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

00:00 - What actually is the BEST sitting posture?
02:45 - Making sitting comfortable again
04:51 - Offsetting sitting 101
06:08 - A sitting fix you didn't see coming

[АндрейМалышев-це]

The best video on this topic I've ever seen, thanks for the content and your humor, big Z!!! Until I accidentally stumbled upon your channel, I couldn't even sit for 10 minutes without pain. Now I feel like an almost healthy person!

[jameschesterton]

This has probably been mentioned before, but if you close your eyes, this is Owen Wilson talking about posture.

[sunset]

You’re calling in life was to be a comedian Zac, great video as always !! Thank you

[Maniii]

Your channel looks good these days! More approachable and interesting for regular humans, not just physical therapists. Wish you 100k subs this year, you definitely deserve it!

[RXP]

I wish I had this content back in 2006. I'd just started working and was in a ton of mid back pain. Physios/online advised me of "good posture". I jammed a foam roller into my low back and tipped my hips into APT which made everything much worse until I found you/hartman/PRI in 2021!

My tip - bias gravity for comfort. Recline slightly so you're not fighting gravity all day. I work from an ikea arm chair with a wireless keyboard/trackpad and a TV - much comfier & I switch to a sitting/standing desk for more active postures

[kamilszynka]

Sir Your videos are as good quality as the youtubers who have 1-13 milion subscribers if not even better. You have the light on videos, it's short, funny, entertaining to watch, there are time stamples, You show exaples of exercices on yourself wich is all a big +. I don't know if it is a new chanel but if it is, it will blow up quickly. Good luck to you Sir.

[PiesFooty]

Your content is invaluable, engaging, and succinct! Please keep this up, you deserve everything that will come your way as you keep up this A Grade production and knowledge!!

[Vierett]

Funny, creative, and informative. Love it, thanks!

[contactkashif]

So I finally understand what causes muscle stiffness, thank you! Could you do a video on chairs - how does one pick an "ergonomic" office chair?

[westi]

Intro was absolutely superb and the video of course!

[ארבלדביר]

Thnx zac these videos are gold. Get ready to explode 🤞

[nicholashatcher]

Great video. Thank you for continuing to put out insightful content! Any chance that you could make a video about posture when riding a bike? I often struggle to find a good position when riding.

[thedokkodoka]

Hilarious and very informative. That's how we love our youtube.

[FlockoftheGreyShepherd]

I feel so much better about my sitting habits at my desk job. I kept thinking "I really need to sit with better posture" but I can't help but fidget and change positions throughout the day. Sounds like I did myself a service by not forcing myself to sit in static "good" posture.

[sMv-Afjal]

Get a standing desk or take a walk every 30-45min. Follow the 20, 20, 20 rule and blink please but if you cann't, get some moisture after consulting a doctor.

[parmesandrawz]

some of my teachers yelled at/made fun of me for not being able to sit in one position or "normal" positions for more than a few minutes. ill take my weirdness and my spine with me, thank you very much

[TheLaidyBug]

hi zac, i see you are sitting on a herman miller aeron chair. I've tried that chair but had to return it because as you've said in this video, i tend to be stuck in that chair for too long and my back and neck just kills me. what do you think of chairs like the hag capisco where the design philosophy behind it is to switch sitting posture every couple minutes? have you tried such chairs and could you recommend any? thanks.

[penguin]

What about yogis who sit for hours in the same position back stright? If the yoga challenge would be to sit for two hours and to feel that you could keep going without any discomfort afterward, what if our back muscles are just weak? This weakness could cause problems for someone who is brand new to cross-legged sitting. It might put a heavy strain on their back since they have used so few muscles. Imagine you are Neo from The Matrix and have just been taken out of the Matrix. Now you have muscles you have never used before. Just a thought. Also people are really used to leaning towards chair or something so not using the muscles.

[Whatisright]

Get a small to medium sized foam ball to toss in the air and play catch with yourself. It's watching this video I realize no matter how long I can sit, I'm never still, I can't do it never could. These days when I'm mindful of it I do push ups or squats because they don't cost anything. Gives me a pump, a stretch, and a squeeze like a mini reset on the machine. I was sitting now I'm vascular. I suggest playing catch because a lot of people don't have good or any hand/eye coordination (except gamers), so they'll really be moving about to catch that ball, especially early on. Foam because when you miss it you don't want it breaking something plus you'll get a good grip on it, bounce is overrated. Soft or light enough to not do damage or at best not tip over whatever you drink out of. If you have a roller chair, even better.

[shamaniccolonic]

Sitting in lotus or legs extended on the floor feels great on my back, but it's hard on my knees if I don't move often. Still better than back pain though!