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Step 1 of 6 · Mobility for Desk Workers

Couch stretch

Couch stretch — step 1 of 6 in Mobility for Desk Workers. Back knee against the wall or couch, front foot planted. Squeeze the glute of the back leg, ribs down. 90 seconds each side.

Glute on, ribs down. That's a hip stretch, not a backbend.
Glute on, ribs down. That's a hip stretch, not a backbend.

Free health & fitness tip: Couch stretch (step 1 of 6 from "Mobility for Desk Workers").

Back knee against the wall or couch, front foot planted. Squeeze the glute of the back leg, ribs down. 90 seconds each side. Do not arch the low back to fake depth.

If this is a 2/10 stretch, move the back knee closer to the wall. If it is a 9/10, pad the knee and back off.

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