Four Moves to Open Your Shoulders and Chest

We sit frequently throughout the day—commuting to work, sitting at our desks or in meetings, looking at our phones, watching television. Changing your body position during the day helps prevent the typical slouching posture of rounded shoulders. And sitting in one position for long periods can lead to pain and back injury, preventing you from moving well functionally.

Here are four exercises to open up your chest and shoulders and help prevent the typical slumped sitting position. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds throughout your day, particularly if you’ve been sitting for a long time.

Mountain

Upward-Facing Dog

Side-Extended Angle

Reverse Tabletop

Photo credit: FatCamera, Getty Images
GIFs: Mark Kuroda, kurodastudios.com
Model: Jennifer Nasab, 24 Hour Fitness