Anterior vs Posterior Muscles Explained Simply for Better Computer Posture

Poor computer posture can lead to physical therapy.

But many physical therapists use complex, confusing words.

Welcome to Part 8 of my Computer Posture Key Terms series. Today’s terms are anterior and posterior.

This article will talk about a couple of those words, explained simply.

Anterior vs Posterior Muscles Explained Simply for Better Computer Posture

→ Anterior

A medical term used to describe part of the front of the body.

This can include chest, biceps, quadriceps, abdominal muscles, etc…

→ Posterior

Used to describe part of the back of the body (the opposite of anterior).

This can include back, triceps, glutes, hamstrings, etc…


Like most people, I didn’t know what anterior and posterior meant for the longest time.

I finally learned it when I took a class to be a Certified Posture Specialist.

I couldn’t help but think, computer users need to understand this in a simpler way.

As office workers, we’re busy as 💩.

To fix our computer posture, we need the minimal amount of info, that’ll lead to the most results.


That’s who I write for (not physical therapists).

I write for the office worker…

Who wants to create an ergonomic desk, quickly and easily.

I want my desk to be an asset that promotes good posture (as soon as I sit down).

I don’t want my desk to be a liability that breaks me, both physically and mentally.


I write about high-performance habits for computer users.

I’ve fixed my chronic pain and excessive muscle tension.

I’ve corrected my computer posture.

I’ll lay out everything I’ve learned.

You can just show up with an open mind and consistent effort.


If you like this article, my Computer Posture Newsletter should be very helpful for you. (it’s free)

Especially if you’re an athletic office worker, who wants to improve computer posture and increase work productivity.

I write about easy, actionable ways to:

→ Decrease computer-related pain
→ Increase energy
→ Improve mental clarity
→ Decrease muscle tension
→ Improve joint function

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Thanks for your interest in computer posture.

Todd Bowen — Computer Posture Correction and Pain-Free Ergonomics: For Office Workers Who Want to Increase Work Productivity

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