5 Things I Would Do If I worked A Desk Job

The people spoke, and I listened. Here is everything I would do if I was working at a desk job. Give these stretches a try a few times a day and see how you feel! As always, listen to your body, and make modifications as you need.

1. Prioritize movement over “perfect posture”! Staying in one position all day will hurt your back even if your spine is straight and your shoulders are back. 

2. I would stretch out my upper traps and pecs at my desk! 

When we spend lots of time at a desk, these muscles can shorten so much it feels next to impossible to pull our shoulder blades closer to our spine! Try out putting one arm behind your back, and with your other hand gently pulling your head to the opposite shoulder. To easily open your pecs at your desk, reach your arms behind your back and pull!

3. I would do these wrist exercises to prevent carpal tunnel. 

If carpal tunnel is caught early, it can be reversed without surgery! These stretches can be done multiple times a day to prevent long term damage from typing and mouse usage. 

4. I would stretch out my hip flexors. 

Sitting for long periods of time is sooo tough on your hip flexors. If you try out the stretch I showed you, be sure to tuck your tail bone while you are doing it! 

5. I would do clam shells to target my glute medius. 

Glute medius is another muscle that gets weakened with prolonged sitting! I like to do these clamshells in bed before I even start my day to get these muscles warmed up!