If so-called "low power" poses are so bad for you, why have they survived evolution? Why do we have such strong ingrained impulses to assume them in the first place?
Humans are social animals. In the human social structure, followers are just as important as leaders.
Indeed, I suspect in some cases it's advantageous to keep your head down, rather than be viewed as a challenger (and get to fight the ranking silverback).
Humans are social animals. In the human social structure, followers are just as important as leaders.