5 Easy Desk Stretches

Here are 5 stretches to do at your desk to improve your posture and get rid of any aches or pains. You can do these at your computer office desk everyday.

5 Desk Stretches (Pictures)

Exercise #1 – Seated Mobility Exercise

How to do it:

– Place your 2 hands behind the back of your head.
– Look down with your head and elbows.
– Now, extend up from your thoracic spine (upper back) and point the elbows up.
– Do 5-10 reps throughout the day.
* Only extend through your upper back – don’t arch your low back.

Exercise #2 – Y & W

How to do it:

– Start by squeezing your shoulder blades together and bring your arms into a “W” letter.
– Now, Stretch both of your arms into a “Y” letter.
– Bring your arms down again into a “W”.
– Do 5-10 reps throughout the day.
* Don’t shrug your shoulders up as you do this exercise.

Exercise #3 – The Twists

How to do it:

– Twist your body to one side.
– Interlace one arm over the back of your chair.
– With the other hand push against your desk.
– Breathe normally as your twisting.
– Hold for 10 seconds and then repeat on the other side.

Exercise #4 – Thoracic Mobility (Elbows)

How to do it:

– From a seated position, roll your chair back a little.
– Place both elbows on your desk.
– Lean away from the elbows into the chair.
– Feel the stretch in your upper back and triceps.
– Hold for 10-30 seconds at a time.
* Keep the head in between the elbows

Exercise #5 – Full Back Extension

How to do it:

– Place both arms on the desk.
– Now roll your chair back and stretch away from your palms.
– Feel the stretch in your upper back and arms.

Video of Desk Stretches:

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