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Advanced workout

Posture Power: Extended Mix

20 min
Posture Back Strength

The full teen-friendly posture power session — same 10 moves as the quick pack, stretched out with more rounds, longer holds, and room for light dumbbells or bands when you're ready.

Format: 1-minute warm-up with cat-cow flows. Main circuit: 2-3 full rounds — 12 reps per move (or 5-second holds where noted), 30-45 seconds rest between exercises. Finish with a doorway chest stretch cool-down.

Warm-Up

Cat-Cow

60 seconds

Flow through cat and cow slowly with your breath — wake up the spine before the main circuit.

Option: Do it seated in a chair by rounding and arching your spine gently.

Step-by-step
1

Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.

2

Round your back upward and tuck your chin (Cat).

3

Then dip your belly down and lift your head and tailbone (Cow).

4

Move slowly with your breath.

5

Flow smoothly between the two positions.

6

Repeat for several breaths.

Cat-Cow

  • Mobilizes your entire spine and releases tension
  • Feels like a gentle massage for your back
  • Perfect way to start or end any session

Cat-Cow

Core

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Spinal mobility Lower back

Main Circuit (2-3 rounds)

Hold each tuck about 5 seconds. Steady breath, zero rush.

Chin Tucks

12 reps

Sit or stand tall, slide your chin straight back, hold, then release. Stack your head over your shoulders.

Option: Use a wall for feedback or shorten the hold if your neck feels tight.

Step-by-step
1

Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed.

2

Look straight ahead and keep your jaw soft.

3

Gently slide your chin straight back without tipping your head up or down.

4

Hold for a few seconds while breathing steadily.

5

Release back to neutral.

6

Keep the movement small and smooth.

Chin Tucks

  • Gently resets screen-time neck posture
  • Helps your head stack more comfortably over your shoulders
  • Tiny move, big desk-break energy

Chin Tucks

Upper body

Move type

Mobility Stability

Targets

Posture Shoulders

Shoulder Blade Squeezes

15 reps

Squeeze shoulder blades together like pinching a pencil, hold 5-10 seconds, then release slowly.

Option: Bodyweight first. Add very light dumbbells only when the squeeze already feels easy.

Step-by-step
1

Sit or stand tall with arms relaxed by your sides.

2

Squeeze your shoulder blades together as if pinching a pencil.

3

Hold for three seconds.

4

Release slowly.

5

Keep shoulders down away from your ears.

6

Repeat with smooth rhythm.

Shoulder Blade Squeezes

  • Strengthens upper back and opens chest
  • Combats forward shoulder posture
  • Tiny move that makes a huge difference in how you carry yourself

Shoulder Blade Squeezes

Upper body

Move type

Strength Mobility

Targets

Back Posture Shoulders

Wall Angels

12 slow reps

Back to the wall, W to Y and back, keeping everything touching the wall as much as you can.

Option: Reduce the range if elbows or wrists peel away from the wall.

Step-by-step
1

Stand with your back, butt, and head against a wall.

2

Place your arms in a W shape with elbows at 90 degrees.

3

Slowly slide your arms up the wall into a Y shape.

4

Keep your wrists and elbows touching the wall if possible.

5

Slide back down to the W position.

6

Move slowly and keep your core braced.

Wall Angels

  • Opens up tight shoulders and improves posture
  • Feels like a gentle stretch and strength move at the same time
  • Perfect reset after a long day at the desk

Wall Angels

Upper body

Move type

Mobility Stability

Targets

Shoulders Posture Back

Bird-Dog

10 per side

Bird-Dog — extend opposite arm and leg, hold about 5 seconds with hips level, then switch sides.

Option: Smaller reach beats wobbly height. Add a light dumbbell in the hand only when balance feels solid.

Step-by-step
1

Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.

2

Brace your core and keep your back flat.

3

Slowly extend one arm forward and the opposite leg back.

4

Keep hips level and back flat.

5

Hold briefly then return to start.

6

Alternate sides with smooth control.

Bird-Dog

  • Builds core stability and coordination
  • Strengthens the back and improves posture
  • Super gentle way to train balance and control

Bird-Dog

Core

Move type

Stability Mobility

Targets

Lower back Coordination Balance

Superman Holds

12 reps

Lift chest, arms, and legs a little off the floor, hold 3-5 seconds, lower with control.

Option: Lift arms only or legs only if the full version feels too much for your lower back today.

Step-by-step
1

Lie face down with arms extended overhead.

2

Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor.

3

Squeeze your back and glutes.

4

Hold for the desired time while breathing steadily.

5

Lower slowly back to the floor.

6

Rest and repeat.

Superman Holds

  • Strengthens the entire back side of your body
  • Counters all the forward hunching we do
  • Makes you feel tall and powerful

Superman Holds

Core

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Lower back Glutes Back

Dumbbell Rows

12 per side

Hinge at the hips, pull elbows back, squeeze your upper back on every rep.

Option: Light dumbbells or water bottles. No weights? Slow superman pulls instead.

Step-by-step
1

Hinge at your hips with a flat back, knees slightly bent.

2

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down.

3

Pull the weights up toward your ribcage by squeezing your shoulder blades.

4

Keep your elbows close to your body.

5

Slowly lower the weights back to start.

6

Breathe out as you pull, in as you lower.

Dumbbell Rows

  • Builds a strong, healthy back that supports great posture
  • Balances out all the pushing we do in daily life
  • Feels amazing when your back finally feels strong

Dumbbell Rows

Upper body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Back Biceps Shoulders

Y-Raises

12 reps

Arms in a Y, thumbs up, lift a few inches by squeezing your upper back at the top.

Option: Bodyweight is plenty. Very light dumbbells only when form stays crisp.

Step-by-step
1

Lie face down or hinge forward with a flat back.

2

Reach your arms overhead into a Y shape with thumbs pointing up.

3

Keep your neck neutral and shoulders away from your ears.

4

Lift your arms a few inches by squeezing your upper back.

5

Pause briefly at the top.

6

Lower slowly with control and steady breathing.

Y-Raises

  • Wakes up lower traps and the upper-back posture crew
  • Balances out desk, phone and gaming time
  • Small range, big neon posture payoff

Y-Raises

Upper body

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Back Shoulders Posture

Face Pulls

12 reps

Light dumbbells (3-5kg), soft knees, slight hinge — pull toward your face with elbows high and squeeze your rear shoulders.

Option: Resistance band at face height works great too. No gear? Do extra Y-raises instead.

Step-by-step
1

Stand with soft knees and hinge slightly forward at your hips.

2

Hold light dumbbells with palms facing each other, or grip a band anchored at face height.

3

Raise your elbows out to about shoulder height.

4

Pull toward your forehead or face while squeezing your shoulder blades together.

5

Let your hands rotate naturally so pinkies lead on the way in.

6

Lower with control and keep your shoulders down away from your ears.

Face Pulls

  • Strengthens rear shoulders and upper back
  • Supports healthier shoulder posture after desk time
  • Keeps your shoulders happy and balanced

Face Pulls

Upper body

Move type

Strength Mobility

Targets

Shoulders Back Posture

Romanian Dumbbell Deadlift

10 reps

Soft knees, hinge at hips, keep the weight close and back flat, stand tall by squeezing glutes.

Option: Start with bodyweight good mornings or 3-5kg dumbbells. Move up to 5-7.5kg only when every rep feels smooth — heavier kettlebell-style loads come later with coaching.

Step-by-step
1

Stand tall holding dumbbells in front of your thighs, soft knees.

2

Hinge at your hips, pushing your butt back.

3

Lower the dumbbells along your thighs while keeping your back flat and chest up.

4

Feel the stretch in your hamstrings.

5

Squeeze your glutes to stand back tall.

6

Keep the movement slow and controlled.

Romanian Dumbbell Deadlift

  • Strengthens your entire posterior chain — hamstrings, glutes and back
  • Helps fix that rounded-shoulder desk posture
  • Feels like you’re unlocking real power from the back of your body

Romanian Dumbbell Deadlift

Lower body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Hamstrings Glutes Lower back

Cool-Down (optional)

Totally optional, but it feels like a classic aerobics cool-down — opens the front body after all that back work.

Doorway Chest Stretch

30 seconds per side

Forearms on the door frame, step through gently, breathe, and let your chest open.

Option: Use one arm at a time or lower your elbows if shoulders feel tight.

Step-by-step
1

Stand in a doorway with forearms resting on the frame.

2

Keep elbows around shoulder height or a little lower.

3

Step one foot forward and gently lean through the doorway.

4

Stop when you feel an easy stretch across your chest.

5

Breathe steadily and keep your neck relaxed.

6

Step back out slowly when finished.

Doorway Chest Stretch

  • Opens the front body after laptop and controller time
  • Helps shoulders feel less rounded and cramped
  • Classic old-school cool-down energy

Doorway Chest Stretch

Upper body

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Chest Shoulders Posture

This is the longer groove, not a harder punishment. Rest as needed between rounds, keep form smooth, and ease off if anything feels sharp, pinchy, numb, or tingly.

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Always exercise with good form and listen to your body. If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns, please consult your doctor before starting any exercise programme.