Avoid the Afternoon Slump with These Easy Stretches

12. Seated Back Bend. Sitting in your chair you can do this a few different ways. Each of these will give a nice stretch to your stomach and chest muscles: 

  • Sitting on the edge of your chair with arms in the air, simply reach up and back.
  • Sitting on the edge, clasp your hands behind your back with arms pointing down. Roll your shoulders in towards each other in the back and lean your head back.
  • If you have a lean back chair, lift your arms in the air and lean back for a nice stretch.

By K. Stone of DumbLittleMan

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06.01.2009
RENEE M
ALL OF THESE ARE GREAT!!!! I just got done vouching 422 invoices.. and I did these stretches at 2:00pm and I feel GREAT!!! Thanks Dumb Little Man!
Number eleven is a great move. I get back pain by about 2pm even in an ergonomic chair. That move is quick and easy and at least for me doesn't draw as much attention as a few of the others.
It feels good to write.

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