Upper Back Strength & Support Class

2-hour upper back strength class to improve posture and reduce neck & shoulder tension. King’s Cross, London. 1st session free for newcomers

Upper back strength & support

• If your shoulders round, your neck tightens, or posture collapses under effort, forcing it rarely works.
• Upper body tension often reflects missing structural support.
• This class develops reflexive support through the thoracic spine — improving posture without strain.

When upper support improves:

• Posture self-organises
• Shoulders feel lighter
• Breathing becomes easier
• Strength feels responsive rather than rigid
• Movement flows more cleanly

Clear repeatable shifts

• It’s common to experience a noticeable reduction in upper back, neck or shoulder tension during the session — often between one-third and two-thirds in the area we work on. And this reduction builds, class after class.
• Not everyone responds immediately.
• But when deeper support through the thoracic spine switches on, change can be surprisingly clear.
• We build support first.
• Posture follows.

Who is this for?

• Rounded or collapsed posture
• Shoulder or neck tension
• Desk-based workers
• Gym-goers and dancers
• Movers wanting cleaner force transmission and endurance
• No prior experience needed.

What happens in class?

• Brief awareness check-in
• Precise, prop-supported floor exercises
• Precise strengthening of deep upper-body stabilisers
• Integration into standing posture and arm movement

Precise work. Clear, repeatable shifts.

Practical Details

• Wednesdays · 6:30–8:30pm
• Doors open 6:15pm
• The two hours runs from when we begin.
• OMUK · near King’s Cross
• Group limited to 20.

Bring two large bath towels and comfortable clothing.

• All other props are provided.

First class free for newcomers.

• Then £15 / £25 / £35.
• If you’re unsure where to start, you may also want to explore the Lower Back Strength & Support Class. https://lowerbackclass.eventbrite.co.uk