Do you work at a laptop all day? These 3 essential stretches will help prevent pain and ward off stiffness.
Forearm Stretches to Release Tightness
Arm Extensions
- Extend your hand away from you with your palm facing upwards
- Take your opposite hand and gently pull your fingers down
- Hold for 10 to 20 seconds and repeat with the opposite hand
Prayer Stretch
- Place the palms of your hands together
- Raise them up towards your chest with fingers pointed upwards
- Push down until you feel a slight stretch and hold for 10 to 20 seconds
Improve Posture with These Neck Stretches
Neck Circles
- Tilt your head back and look upwards
- Slowly draw circles with your chin
- Once you’ve complete a circle, draw another one in the opposite direction
- Keep the neck relaxed, you should not feel any pinching or pain
Neck Side bend
- Sitting up straight and looking forward, tilt your right ear towards your right shoulder
- Hold for 10 to 20 seconds
- Slowly bring your head back to center
- Tilt your left ear towards your left shoulder
- Hold for 10 to 20 seconds and slowly come back to center
Neck Rotation
- Sit up straight and start by turning your neck towards the right
- Push your chin towards the ceiling
- Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and repeat on the other side
Bicep and Tricep Stretches for Upper Arm Strength
Wall Bicep Stretch
- Place your left palm against a wall
- Keep the front of your elbow and shoulder close to the wall
- Slowly turn your body away from the wall
- You will feel a stretch in your bicep, chest and shoulder
- Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat on the opposite arm
Overhead Triceps Stretch
- Stand with your back straight and feet shoulder width apart
- Raise your right arm over your head and bend your right elbow
- Try to touch your palm towards your lower back
- Gently pull on your right elbow using your left hand until you start to feel a stretch
- Hold this for 10 to 20 seconds and repeat on the opposite arm
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