What are some good exercises for improving posture?

[swkstudent]

I tend to me sitting down at a desk or computer a lot and it has caused me to "slouch" more. When I stand or sit up straight I have some back pain. What exercises should I do to strengthen my postural muscles? Without it being painful.
Thanks.

[mattc4000]

The key to good posture is having a good core (both abs and back muscles).  In addition, having good flexibility is important to posture.  I consider myself to generally have poor posture and consequently need to do a lot of lower back stretching to help improve posture.  Do lower back exercises and lower abs exercises such as "leg lifts" and crunches.  Hope this helps.

[tartarsauce2008]

When I was in music school, my teacher slapped my back whenever I slouched. I never slouch anymore Maybe you should get someone to slap your back every time you slouch.

[swkstudent]

When I was in music school, my teacher slapped my back whenever I slouched. I never slouch anymore Maybe you should get someone to slap your back every time you slouch.

I would slap them back lol.

[swkstudent]

Excuse my poor grammar in the first post.

[swkstudent]

The key to good posture is having a good core (both abs and back muscles).  In addition, having good flexibility is important to posture.  I consider myself to generally have poor posture and consequently need to do a lot of lower back stretching to help improve posture.  Do lower back exercises and lower abs exercises such as "leg lifts" and crunches.  Hope this helps.

Thanks

[malgron]

I have just started a beginner Yoga class. It is helping a lot in the area of posture!