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POSTURE

The position in which we hold our body when we stand, sit or move, is

called posture .

A posture makes our body fit and smart.

Correct posture gives proper shape to our muscles and bones.

It helps the bones to grow well.

It makes our backbone strong.

It makes our body work properly.

Directions for correct postures

Wrong posture Right posture Wrong posture Right posture
while sitting while sitting while standing while standing

1. When we sit

We should sit upright.

We should keep our back straight against the

back of the chair.

We should keep our chest out.

We should not bend our shoulders. Right posture

2. When we stand while walking

We should stand with our back straight.

We should keep our chest out while standing.

We should always keep our feet about 15 – 20

centimetres apart.

3. When we walk

We should walk with our chest out properly. Wrong posture
while walking

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