What is normal standing posture? OR could you tell us which is good ? position in which can stand comfortably? Normal standing posture stand erect shoulder braced behind chest forward, tummy tucked in, shoulder & hip in same straight line, feet spread apart 12-15 inches. In this position can stand comfortably for a long time, the natural curvature of the spine is preserved. So, there is least strain on the structures of the vertebral column.