12 best stretches you should do after sitting all day

If you find yourself sitting for long periods of time, try these stretches recommended by physical therapists to keep muscles loose and reduce pain.

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Dernière mise à jour : Sep 1, 2025

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1. Head tilts

1. Head tilts

2. Head turns

2. Head turns

3. Cross arm stretch

3. Cross arm stretch

4. Hand behind back stretch

4. Hand behind back stretch

5. Doorway stretch

5. Doorway stretch

6. Wrist extensor stretch

6. Wrist extensor stretch

7. Standing rotation

7. Standing rotation

8. Standing side bend

8. Standing side bend

9. Standing back extensions

9. Standing back extensions

10. Hip flexor stretch

10. Hip flexor stretch

11. Standing calf stretch

11. Standing calf stretch

12. Seated Glute Set

12. Seated Glute Set

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Best exercises after sitting too long

Stretching your head and shoulders

Stretching your arms

Stretching your trunk

Stretching your legs

The benefits of stretching

PT tip: Schedule breaks

How Hinge Health can help you

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