Did you know that sitting down for a long period may cause irreversible damage to your physical health? Add poor posture on top of that. The amount of stress we have been putting on our bodies behind the desk is concerning. The good thing is, that you can opt for doing seated stretches like yoga if you are too lazy to stand up.
However, bad habits can be unlearned and we can always bounce back from them by doing something that favors our body. The sooner you add this routine into your daily life, the more improvement you can make to your overall physical body health!
Stretch Your Stress Away!
It is understandable that some works have due dates and not everyone has the time to take a break to move around. Therefore, while you are here, these are 5 short and seated ‘deskercise’, or stretches yoga to try before letting yourself be engulfed by work back.
1. Tricep Stretch
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How to do Tricep Stretch:
- Raise your right arm and bend it behind your head.
- Use your left hand to touch your right elbow.
- Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat on your left hand.
Check out this youtube video for visual guide:
2. Overhead Reach Stretch
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How to do Overhead Reach Stretch:
- Extend you right arm upwards.
- Reach to the opposite side.
- Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat on your left arm.
Check out this youtube video for visual guide:
3. Shoulder Stretch
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How to do Shoulder Stretch:
- Clasp your hands behind your back.
- Push your chest outward while raising your chin.
- Hold the pose for 10 to 30 seconds.
Check out this youtube video for visual guide:
4. Hamstrings Stretch
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How to do Hamstrings Stretch:
- While seated, extend you right leg outward.
- Reach toward your toes.
- Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat on your left side.
Check out this youtube video for visual guide:
5. Upper Trap Stretch
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How to do Upper Trap Stretch:
- Gently pull your head towards your right shoulder until a light strain is felt.
- Hold the pose for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Alternate once on each side.
Check out this youtube video for visual guide:
Basically, all you have to do is to get moving. The least you can do to save yourself from any future musculoskeletal disorders is to just stand up, either during lunch breaks or every time you are on your phone. If you have more free time and would like to do more, check out #FitFriday: 8 Office Exercises And Simple Office Workouts For You. Practice good habits to get rid of bad ones. All in all, consider adding rest breaks into your working routine. Your body will thank you.
