Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Working at a desk or gaming all day can cause people to get stiff and tight in their upper body and lower body. This can also cause forward posture. These quick desk exercises will help reset muscles and keep the blood circulating in your body. Buy a worksheet with these easy desk exercises: askdoctorjo.com/product/easy-desk-exercises
Chin tucks are a great way to not only exercises your neck muscles, but they also stretch them out as well. This simple movement often helps reset the muscles to reduce stress on the neck, head, and shoulder area.
Shoulder/scapular squeezes help stretch the pec muscles that can become tight when your shoulders roll forward, and they strengthen the upper back muscles.
Sit to stand or even squats are a great way to get the whole body moving without having to go anywhere. Keeping the blood circulating, especially in the legs will help prevent swelling and possibly even DVTs.
Related Desk Exercise Videos:
7 Easy Ways to Improve Posture at Your Desk:
youtu.be/yq2YkTVkzBw
Real Time Desk Exercises & Stretches:
youtu.be/CAq9vV7gkrs
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3 Easy Desk Exercises You Can Do At Work!
youtu.be/L1UbjZ8copo
askdoctorjo.com/video/easy-desk-exercises-at-work
00:00 – Exercises at Your Desk
00:25 – Chin Tucks
01:32 – Shoulder/Scapular Squeeze
02:55 – Sit to Stand
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles & translations for many other languages. Learn how to turn them on/off by watching this video: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
This video has been dubbed using an artificial voice via aloud.area120.google.com to increase accessibility. You can change the audio track language in the Settings menu.
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
Working at a desk or gaming all day can cause people to get stiff and tight in their upper body and lower body. This can also cause forward posture. These quick desk exercises will help reset muscles and keep the blood circulating in your body. Buy a worksheet with these easy desk exercises: askdoctorjo.com/product/easy-desk-exercises
Chin tucks are a great way to not only exercises your neck muscles, but they also stretch them out as well. This simple movement often helps reset the muscles to reduce stress on the neck, head, and shoulder area.
Shoulder/scapular squeezes help stretch the pec muscles that can become tight when your shoulders roll forward, and they strengthen the upper back muscles.
Sit to stand or even squats are a great way to get the whole body moving without having to go anywhere. Keeping the blood circulating, especially in the legs will help prevent swelling and possibly even DVTs.
Related Desk Exercise Videos:
7 Easy Ways to Improve Posture at Your Desk:
youtu.be/yq2YkTVkzBw
Real Time Desk Exercises & Stretches:
youtu.be/CAq9vV7gkrs
===========================================
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SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member:
youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join
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askdoctorjo.com/support
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3 Easy Desk Exercises You Can Do At Work!
youtu.be/L1UbjZ8copo
askdoctorjo.com/video/easy-desk-exercises-at-work
00:00 – Exercises at Your Desk
00:25 – Chin Tucks
01:32 – Shoulder/Scapular Squeeze
02:55 – Sit to Stand
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles & translations for many other languages. Learn how to turn them on/off by watching this video: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
This video has been dubbed using an artificial voice via aloud.area120.google.com to increase accessibility. You can change the audio track language in the Settings menu.
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
