Don't Ever Sit Up Straight (why)

[@АндрейМалышев-ц6е]

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!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

That is amazing!! YOU are amazing sir. Glad you enjoyed the vid, even happier you are feeling better!

[@jameschesterton]

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

[@ZacCupplesPT]

I get either that or Nic Cage

[@ericthompsonofficial]

Wow

[@RXP91]

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

[@ZacCupplesPT]

I'm glad you eventually found some good stuff to help!!! Agree with the recommendations

[@Vierett]

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

[@Maniii782]

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!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it

[@flochfitness]

Another banger!!!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Thank you!!

[@kamilszynka2503]

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.

[@ZacCupplesPT]

So nice of you. Thank you so much!

[@caesq_r]

thank god you survived that shot!!!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

It was a mineral. I meant miracle!

[@hatchbrowns]

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.

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Hmmm that is an interesting thought. I'd have to look into that more

[@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?

[@ZacCupplesPT]

I’d have to look into this more. I usually just get one that can move and feels comfortable to me

[@westi4448]

Intro was absolutely superb and the video of course!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Much appreciated! I’ll keep pushing

[@sunset8191]

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

[@neinbruderja7519]

He's got the potential to be a 90's - early 2000s Rapper too if you'd ask me. 😂👍🙌

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Lol if this PT thing don’t work

[@ZacCupplesPT]

3rd fallback

[@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.

[@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!!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

You are way too kind. Thank you so much 🤗

[@AmyMareno]

Zac is the BEST!!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

You are too kind!

[@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.

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Yes!!!!! This is exactly what I’m talking about. So great that you figured that out! Keep moving!

[@ארבלדביר]

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

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Happy you are enjoying them and I hope so!

[@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

[@thedokkodoka4349]

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

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Haha glad you enjoyed!

[@DavidSzilvassy]

I love you man

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Love you too buddy

[@penguin2700]

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.

[@shamaniccolonic777]

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!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Always tradeoffs with any one position for too long, but glad you found something that was comfortable

[@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.

[@TeeMaaLyt]

Oh you just reinvented the hot water!

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Sounds hot

[@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.

[@azdjedi]

7:20 the neck & trap video didn't popup for me. Please link it ...

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Oops. Fixed and here it is :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGXNpqtvrNdli9k

[@acezio95]

No such thing as an assault weapon, every weapon can or is an assault/ battery weapon

[@ZacCupplesPT]

But there is such a thing as a SALT rifle ;)

[@acezio95]

@ZacCupplesPT Yes, and I love it

[@bhopirl4552]

I remember in hith school I tried to sit straight up because I thought my posture was bad. But every time I tried it made my lower back ache and I just defaulted back to slouching

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Another reason why it doesn’t work!

[@paul-ie]

I've been practising what's known as Zhan Zhuang from Qigong, which is essentially just standing still like a tree. This has reduced tension in my body drastically, which is strange given what you mentioned about staying still being linked with more tension

[@ZacCupplesPT]

You may be able to relax well in that position. Also If standing there is more normal sway that occurs compared to sitting

[@paul-ie]

I'd also be curious to know if sitting in meditation posture is something that actually reduces tension too. The idea is that your body learns to hold this position using the least amount of effort necessary, so tension decreases Edit: I mean in the long term, obviously anyone who's sat for more than 30mins knows tension increases

[@ZacCupplesPT]

@@paul-ie Perhaps. There's also the act of meditation, which is relaxing

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@paul-ieI read that yoga can cause food drop 😖

[@paul-ie]

@@Ida-Adriana never heard of that

[@haidarkaraali]

An underdesk-treadmill would be a gamechanger aswell right?

[@ZacCupplesPT]

I have one. Was going to talk about it but ended up cutting that portion. It does burn more calories than just standing. I can’t do deep work on it though. Better for answering emails and such. It doesn’t best walking outside because of the visual piece, but works if you can leave the office

[@Scottwheeler-xl3wg]

Anyone else hear a cross between Nick Cage and Owen Wilson ?

[@ZacCupplesPT]

That is the age old debate for sure lol

[@Ida-Adriana]

Had to play at 1.5 speed

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Must be a fast listener

[@BjorsN]

Lmfao evidence based police, hit the nail on the head, the whole youtube space is obsessed with this shit

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Indeed they are! Trying not o dispel the myths however I can

[@gergomi7289]

Yes.

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Thank you!!

[@paul-ie]

But wait, I thought you said it should be an active posture, but the activity leads to stiffness?

[@ZacCupplesPT]

The act of sitting produces increased stiffness to hold a position. The recommendations here are to try and offset that by throwing in movement wherever possible and using other strategies to counteract that. Hopefully that clarifies

[@paul-ie]

@@ZacCupplesPT it was a bad joke sorry, but thanks for clarification 🙏 I think also breathing is a huge factor eg if really focusing hard, the breath gets shallow and can stay shallow. There are yogis who can sit for many many hours very comfortably

[@ZacCupplesPT]

@@paul-ie Ahhh. Always hard to read that in text. But yes, I would agree with you!

[@sdfghgtrew]

I just lie down on the sofa. Problem solved.

[@ZacCupplesPT]

Lol there ya go!

[@CaleHenituse-tz4hk]

LMAO intro!

[@TeeMaaLyt]

Abandon all hope of becoming a comedian

[@ZacCupplesPT]

You’re right