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Static Stretches — Upper Body

10 static stretches targeting the pectorals, deltoids, triceps, biceps, trapezius, neck, forearms and lats. Essential for correcting postural imbalances from screen work.

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Pectoral Stretch (Doorway/Wall)
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Pectoral Stretch (Doorway/Wall)

The doorway pectoral stretch opens the chest, corrects rounded shoulders and restores shoulder mobility impaired by prolonged sitting.

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Upper Trapezius Stretch
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Upper Trapezius Stretch

The upper trapezius stretch relieves cervical tension and shoulder stiffness caused by stress and prolonged sitting in front of a screen.

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Forearm Extensor Stretch
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Forearm Extensor Stretch

The wrist extensor stretch relieves pain on the outer forearm and helps prevent tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).

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Forearm Flexor Stretch
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Forearm Flexor Stretch

The wrist flexor stretch relieves forearm tension from keyboard work and gripping, and helps prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Triceps Stretch (Overhead)
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Triceps Stretch (Overhead)

The overhead triceps stretch lengthens the long head of the triceps and latissimus dorsi, releasing tension accumulated in the back of the arm and side.

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Posterior Deltoid Stretch (Cross-body Stretch)
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Posterior Deltoid Stretch (Cross-body Stretch)

The cross-body stretch targets the posterior deltoid and infraspinatus, releasing tension at the back of the shoulder common in desk workers.

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Biceps Stretch (Wall)
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Biceps Stretch (Wall)

The wall biceps stretch lengthens the biceps brachii and forearm flexors, relieving tension from repetitive flexion movements.

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Lat Stretch (Extended Child's Pose)
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Lat Stretch (Extended Child's Pose)

The extended child's pose stretches the latissimus dorsi and teres major in a resting position, providing spinal decompression and deep muscle release.

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Lateral Stretch (Side Stretch)
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Lateral Stretch (Side Stretch)

The lateral stretch opens the ribs, lengthens the obliques and latissimus dorsi, and improves breathing capacity by releasing the intercostal muscles.

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SCM and Neck Stretch (Rotation)
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SCM and Neck Stretch (Rotation)

The sternocleidomastoid stretch through cervical rotation releases lateral neck tension and improves head rotation range of motion.

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