Postural muscles are different, so we train them differently. Right? Well not always true.
The other day I asked one of my clients, that does regular heavy lifting, to hold a back extension for 30secs. At about the 20sec mark they were shaking and showing signs of noticeable muscle fatigue. Yet this person can lift a tremendous amount of weight in the gym. That same person is required to hold a short range isometric position for even longer while doing daily activities, and also complains of pain. I the complaint of their back pain during daily activities comes as no surprise. This person has good strength muscles and weak postural muscles.
If you are in an occupation or participate in an activity that requires endurance of postural muscles I recommend you learn the exercises that train those muscles. For example, Working in a Kitchen, Mechanic, Office Worker etc. Isometric exercises can help to prevent injury.
Isometric exercises or exercises that are held in a static position for a duration of time often use postural muscles. Core strengthening exercises that strengthen the back and abdominal muscles as well as shoulder and pelvis muscles, also help to maintain posture. Examples are the plank and back extensions.
Include isometric exercises in your weight training routine to balance and complete your strength and prevent aches and pains.
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