AdvertisementLifestyleHealth & wellnessHealth Five strength training exercises you need to improve your posture Caroline Idiens August 3, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. It’s easy to blame the rise of “tech neck” and rounded shoulders entirely on modern life. Plenty of people have rounded shoulders or a less-than-perfect sitting position and experience no discomfort, while others with excellent posture can still develop back problems. Getty Images Why strength training is one of the best tools for postureAdvertisementIf there is one intervention backed by strong evidence, it is strength training. AdvertisementWhy it works: This targets the smaller stabilising muscles around the shoulder blades that are often weakened by prolonged sitting and rounded posture.