Good posture not only makes you look more confident, but it also helps prevent back pain. However, maintaining good posture can be a challenge, especially if you have a sedentary job.

The good news is that there are specific workouts you can do to improve your posture and shoulder strength. Here are 10 exercises you can add to your workout routine:.

1. Plank Shoulder Tap

Get into a plank position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your feet hip-width apart. Keep your back straight and engage your core. Touch your left hand to your right shoulder, then your right hand to your left shoulder.

Continue alternating sides for 30 seconds.

2. Wall Angels

Start by standing with your back against a wall. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, and your arms should be about six inches away from the wall.

Slowly move your arms up and down the wall, making sure to keep your shoulders, elbows, and wrists in contact with the wall at all times. Do 10 repetitions.

3. Stability Ball Wall Roll

Place a stability ball between your back and a wall, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Roll the ball up and down the wall, using your shoulders and upper back muscles to control the movement. Do 10 repetitions.

4. Shoulder Press

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder height. Press the dumbbells up overhead, keeping your abs tight and your back straight. Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height. Do 10 repetitions.

5. Lateral Raise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground. Lower your arms back down to your sides. Do 10 repetitions.

6. Upright Row

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of your hips with your palms facing your body. Pull the dumbbells up towards your chin, keeping your elbows pointed outwards. Lower the dumbbells back down to your hips.

Do 10 repetitions.

7. Scaption

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing forward. Raise your arms up to a 45-degree angle, with your palms still facing forward. Lower your arms back down to your thighs. Do 10 repetitions.

8. Reverse Fly

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing each other. Raise your arms out to your sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower your arms back down to your thighs. Do 10 repetitions.

9. Superman

Lie face down on a mat with your arms extended in front of you and your legs straight. Lift your arms, legs, and chest off the ground, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower back down. Do 10 repetitions.

10. Y-T-W-I

Lie face down on a mat with your arms extended overhead in a Y position. Lower your arms down to a T position, then to a W position, and finally to an I position. Hold each position for 5 seconds. Do 10 repetitions.

Conclusion

Adding these exercises to your workout routine can help improve your posture and shoulder strength. However, it’s important to focus on maintaining good posture throughout the day, not just during your workouts.

Make an effort to sit up straight, keep your shoulders down and back, and avoid slouching.