Desk Stretches

Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with many health concerns including obesity, high blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist, and high cholesterol. According to the Mayo Clinic, any extended sitting — such as at a desk, behind a wheel or in front of a screen — can be harmful. While more research is needed on the effects of sitting and physical activity on health, it seems clear that sitting less and moving more contributes to better health.

Sitting at a desk or sofa for hours? It’s important to get up and move frequently to increase circulation and get your muscles moving. I’m often at a desk working on a computer and do these stretches frequently throughout the day. I invite you to try them out!

✳️ Neck Stretches

✳️ Shoulder Rolls

✳️ Arm Stretch

✳️ Overhead Stretch

✳️ Spinal Twist

✳️ Chest Opener

✳️ Hip Opener (Modification: Place foot on a sturdy box or step; or place ankle of bent leg lightly on top of opposite ankle.)

✳️ Hamstring Stretch

✳️ Foot Circles

✳️ Full Body Hinge (Modification: Forward fold: Place hands on thighs and move hands down legs to feel a stretch.)

To improve your posture, pair this video with our posture video.

Want to try some other stretching videos? Try Chest Stretches for Tight Pecs and Gardening Stretches.

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