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Illustration showing desk shoulder-and-lat stretch

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

  1. Place both hands on the desk and walk backward.
  2. 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