The Exercise You Need to Do If You Sit at a Desk All Day

The Exercise You Need to Do If You Sit at a Desk All Day

You probably often hear gripes about tight hip flexors at the gym. They're not uncommon, especially if you sit at a desk all day.

"When you sit, your legs are parked at a 90-degree angle from your hips for hours at a time, instead of extended to their full 180-degree range of motion, which shortens the length of your hip flexors," says Todd Durkin, C.S.C.S., owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, California. And that can wreak all kinds of havoc in your hips, thighs, and lower back.

Watch the video to learn how to perform the stretch that erases the effects of your desk. For more ideas on how to counteract the physical effects of your desk job, check out this Exercise That Can Improve Your Posture.

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