Office stretches you can do at your desk

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Guide

Hours in a chair tighten the body. These office stretches take about a minute each and need no equipment.

Neck side stretch

Let your right ear drop toward your right shoulder. Hold for five slow breaths, then switch sides.

Chest opener

Clasp your hands behind your back, lift them slightly and open your chest. Breathe slowly.

Wrist and forearm stretch

Extend one arm, palm up, and gently pull the fingers back with the other hand. Hold, then switch.

Seated back extension

Place your hands on your lower back and lean back gently over the chair. Hold for a few breaths.

How often

A short break every hour is enough to notice a difference. Reminders help, because it is easy to forget.

Try it

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