7 Standing Stretches You Can Do Anywhere

I tend to get achy after long stents at my computer. My shoulders get tight, my back gets achy, and my legs feel like they’re full of lead. When I need a quick break or am short on time I have a 3 minute routine that works wonders for me. None of the stretches require you to get on the floor, so they can be easily done no matter where you are. Here are my 7 favorites. Happy stretching!

OVERHEAD REACH SIDE BEND

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• Lift your arms above your with your hands together
• Reach tall and bend left holding for 2-3 deep breaths
• Reach right and repeat

 

SHOULDER STRETCH CROSSBODY

• Extent your right arm across your chest at shoulder height
• Use your left hand or arm to gently pull your right arm closer to your chest

 

STANDING QUAD STRETCH

• Hold on to something to balance if needed
• Bend left leg slightly
• Pull right ankle of foot towards butt

 

TOE TOUCH FOR BACK STRETCH

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart with knees slightly bent
• Bend forward from waist and reach gently for your toes
• Slowly roll up and repeat

 

SIDE OBLIQUE STRETCH

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• Raise right arm overhead and reach left
• Repeat with left arm to right side

 

STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• Extend your right foot in front of you with your heel on the ground and toes pointing up
• Gently lean back as if you were going to sit down
• Repeat with left leg

 

TRICEPTS STRETCH

• Raise your right elbow toward the ceiling and place your right hand on your upper back
• With your left hand gently push your right elbow back