On the other hand sitting in a cross legged position on the floor strengthens the lower.
Man sitting on floor cross legged.
Backs weak abdominal muscles and stiff inflexible aching hips to name only a few.
A physical therapist shares some reasons you might be struggling with sitting cross legged plus strategies that ll help you regain the limber limbs of your youth.
Casual young man sitting cross legged on the floor and looking up isolated on white background portrait of a young man sitting on a bench and using a laptop.
Young man sitting cross legged listening to mp3 player.
Keeping your legs planted on the floor with the knees 11 24 inches apart is the most open least defensive and least intimidating position.
A common cross legged position is with the lower part of both legs folded towards the body crossing each other at the ankle or calf with both ankles on the floor sometimes with the feet tucked under the knees or thighs.
Sitting on the floor on the other hand requires your spine to be straight and your shoulders to be pushed back and relaxed which naturally corrects poor posture.
Having your feet crossed over each other but your knees wide apart usually while sitting on.
You can make a subconscious decision to cross your legs or lock your ankles but sitting with straight legs works best for most situations.