12/01/2026
🦴 FORWARD TIPPED PELVIS (Anterior Pelvic Tilt)
How Muscle Imbalance Changes Your Posture
This image explains Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT)—a common postural pattern where the pelvis tilts forward, increasing the lumbar arch and altering load through the spine and hips.
🔍 What’s happening biomechanically:
🔴 Tight / Overactive muscles
Hip flexors (iliopsoas, re**us femoris)
Quadriceps
Lumbar extensors (low back)
🔵 Weak / Inhibited muscles
Abdominals (especially deep core)
Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings
⚙️ Postural chain reaction:
Tight hip flexors pull the pelvis forward →
Weak core & glutes fail to stabilize →
Lumbar spine over-arches →
Increased stress on discs, facet joints & hips
🚨 Common symptoms:
Low back pain or stiffness
Hip tightness, especially after sitting
Reduced glute activation
Poor squat, run, and gait mechanics
Fatigue with prolonged standing
🧠 Why daily habits matter:
Prolonged sitting
Poor desk ergonomics
Excessive anterior-chain training
Lack of core & glute strengthening
✅ What helps correct APT:
Stretch hip flexors & quads
Strengthen glutes and deep abdominals
Improve pelvic control during movement
Break up long sitting periods
Train posture, not just muscles
📌 Key takeaway:
Anterior Pelvic Tilt isn’t just a “tight muscle” problem—it’s a coordination and balance issue created by modern lifestyles.
