Desk Stretch Routine

A guided 3-minute routine with 5 stretches for your neck, shoulders, wrists, spine, and legs.

5 Stretches · ~3 Minutes

1

Neck Rolls

30s · Slowly roll your head in a circle. Go clockwise for 15 seconds, then switch to anticlockwise.

2

Shoulder Shrugs

30s · Raise both shoulders up toward your ears, hold for 3 seconds, then release. Repeat slowly.

3

Wrist Circles

30s · Extend your arms forward and rotate your wrists in circles. Switch direction halfway through.

4

Seated Spinal Twist

30s · Sit tall, place your right hand on your left knee and twist gently to the left. Hold, then switch sides.

5

Standing Quad Stretch

30s · Stand and pull one foot behind you toward your glutes. Hold for 15 seconds per side. Use a chair for balance.

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Download on the Mac App StoreEasy install. Breaks can be dismissed.

macOS 13 Ventura or later