Desk job health hacks
Check out exercises and stretches to do at work
Seated Marches
Position yourself on a chair with a straight back. Bend your knees and simulate running in place using short, rapid steps. Continue this motion as swiftly as possible for a duration of 15-20 seconds.
Photo: Martin Koban
Seated Reverse Shoulder Fly
Sit on the edge of the chair and lean forward while keeping your lower back naturally arched. Raise your arms straight out from your sides. Pause and then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat 15 times.
Photo: NASA
Desk Dip
Put your hands to the edge of the desk, shoulder-width apart. Slide your bottom off the desk and hold yourself up with your arms straight. While keeping your back close to the desk, slowly bend at the elbows and go as low as you can.
Photo: NASA
Standing Leg Curls
Stand behind your chair and hold onto it for support. Keep your body straight and firm. Start by raising one foot up to your backside and then lowering it down.
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Seated Hamstring Stretch
Sit in your chair with both feet on the ground. Extend one leg out & reach toward your toes.
Photo: NASA
Seated Neck Stretch
Sit tall in your chair with feet flat on the floor. Relax your chin down toward your chest, then lift it up toward the ceiling. Tilt your head to the right, then to the left, holding each stretch for 10–15 seconds.
Seated Shoulder Pull
Sit tall in your chair with your feet flat on the floor. Engage your abs and bring your left arm across your chest, holding it below the elbow.
Photo: Nine2Fit