Target regions

Strength

Stretch

Shoulders

Arms

Chest

Core

Back

Legs

A strength-and-stretch pairing that works your chest, shoulders, and triceps, then eases tension in the neck and upper traps. Good fit for anyone who sits at a desk most of the day.

You start with push-ups, which demand a bit more focus than they look – core stays tight, hips don't sag. Then you slow right down for the neck stretch, holding each side long enough to actually feel something release. The shift from effort to stillness is a nice contrast.

Research suggests that even short bouts of resistance exercise like push-ups can help counteract the postural fatigue that builds from prolonged sitting, while targeted neck stretching has been shown to reduce upper-body muscle tension associated with desk work.