
Static stretch
Desk shoulder-and-lat stretch
Shoulders, sides of torso, and upper back
- Setup
- Stable desk or counter
- Focus
- Shoulders, Upper back, Torso
Step by step
- Place both hands on the desk and walk backward.
- Soften the knees and move the hips away while lengthening the arms and keeping the back comfortably long.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: Mayo workday stretching video/article — desk-supported demonstration