Here Are All The Ways Your 'Shy Turtle' Posture Hurts Your Body

Hunching forward causes you to breathe in less air.
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If you work at a desk all day, it's likely you're sitting in what could be called a "shy turtle" position: hunched over with a curved back. But sitting this way can do serious harm to your body. In the video above, learn what you can gain by ditching the turtle pose for a more elongated "power posture."

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