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Desk stretches

We spend long hours sitting at our desks and often experience discomfort and stiffness. Incorporating regular stretching and exercises into our work routine can help improve our physical and mental well-being, reduce stress levels and increase productivity. Check out some simple and effective stretching that you can do while working throughout the day.

  1. Lateral neck stretch
  2. Head circles
  3. Shoulder shrug holds
  4. Head pull down
  1. Seated twist
  2. Seated touch toes
  3. Behind back grasp
  4. Hinge chair lat stretch

5. Seated twist

Sitting In your chair, keeping legs planted, turn to look over shoulder, rotating through thoracic and lumbar spine. Place opposite hand on the side of your leg to aid with the stretch.


Muscle group:
Trunk muscles (obliques, erector spinae, lats)