Table of content
- 1. The seated bend
- 2. The Seated spinal twist
- 3. The chest opening stretch
- 4. The standing pigeon
- 5. The 6 o'clock finger stretch
Start with a proper seating position. Sit straight with your thighs in 90- degree angle to the floor. Adjust your chair to bring you to this position. Make sure your chair can support you while you are trying these stretches.
1. The seated bend:
Stretching the lower back will help you relax and relieve stress. It will also help energize your brain, so take a small break between your work to do this stretch.
- Start with the seating position mentioned above and raise your hands while inhaling.
- Bend forward from the waist and exhale. Try to reach the floor with your arms relaxing from your shoulders.
- Take a deep breath and exhale, and while doing so, ease your torso further into your thighs.
- Hang your neck softly in between your knees, and do not spread your legs too much apart.
- Relax your shoulders and hold in this position for 10 breaths. Take a small break and do two to three repeats.
- If you can try doing the same with your legs stretched out in front of you or 45 degrees to the sides it would be a great stretch too.
2. The Seated spinal twist
Among the various parts of our body, our spine experiences extreme tension while sitting throughout the day. This exercise will help relax the stress built up in your spine.
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- Sit on the side of your chair to have your shoulders and back perpendicular to the chair's back.
- Sit straight, place your feet comfortably on the ground, and hold the backrest of your chair.
- Now twist your body by pulling yourself toward the back of the chair. Stay in this position for 10 breaths.
- Change to the other side of the chair and repeat the same exercise.
- This will stretch out to your spine, neck as well as chest.
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3. The chest opening stretch
Desk jobs cause the muscles in the shoulder and chest areas to become extremely sore and tight, which causes discomfort. Stretching this body part will help you ease into your chair and work better.
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- Sit on the chair stretch your hands behind and interlock your fingers on top of the backrest.
- Drop your chin to your chest and stretch. Stay in this position for 10 breaths and relax. Repeat the same 4-5 times until you feel well relaxed.
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4. The standing pigeon
The tension built up on the bottom part of your body needs to be removed, and this standing stretch will help relieve the same.
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- Stand close to your desk with your hip parallel to the height of your office.
- Facing the desk place your leg, your knee and the bottom part of your leg sideways flat on the desk. Make sure the position is such that the pin is parallel to your body.
- Keep your other leg straight and hold on the position for 10 breaths.
- Relax and bring your other leg to this position and repeat 2-3 sets.
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5. The 6 o'clock finger stretch
Typing all day will make your fingers feel really sore, so some stretching is also necessary. Your forearm also needs some workouts; this stretch will help you work them both.
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Apart from these, you can also try forward standing bends in your cabin and hip flexor stretches at your table to energize your body. Try repeating these exercises every 2 hours to relax between work and get back to full energy. A tree pose is yet another stretch you can try near your desk.
Pay attention to the chair type and position to make it comfortable for your back. Remember that a busy day could drain your energy, and hence, relaxing will get you ready for the next day. You can try some long baths with essential oils that will calm your muscles and give you a good night's sleep. While these desk exercises could be a good start, do some physical activities at least twice a week for a healthy life.
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- Stand at the edge of the desk and place your hands on its surface.
- Rotate your fingers to face towards your body to form a 6 o'clock position. You can turn as much as possible for you, too, towards your body.
- Lean forward to ensure the position does not cause pain or discomfort. Try to straighten your arm at the elbow.
- While your palm is still on the surface, try to lean back; you can feel the forearm muscles being stretched.
Hold the position for 10 breaths and relax.
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Apart from these, you can also try forward standing bends in your cabin and hip flexor stretches at your table to energize your body. Try repeating these exercises every 2 hours to relax between work and get back to full energy. A tree pose is yet another stretch you can try near your desk.
Pay attention to the chair type and position to make it comfortable for your back. Remember that a busy day could drain your energy, and hence, relaxing will get you ready for the next day. You can try some long baths with essential oils that will calm your muscles and give you a good night's sleep. While these desk exercises could be a good start, do some physical activities at least twice a week for a healthy life.
Author Bio
Jessica is an avid reader who enjoys getting lost in the world of books. Holding on to her passion for fitness, She Believes that healthy diet is a key to healthy living.
