Desk jobs have their benefits such as: less chance of being attacked by vicious dogs; great for gingers avoiding excessive sun; good chance you have a chair that spins around; trash can basketball; the list goes on and on.
The downfall of desk jobs are the tight muscles and bad posture that go along with all these nice things. If they unchecked they can result in some serious problems.
The first fix is called the Thoracic Bridge. It's a great way to correct imbalances and tight muscles, plus it sounds fancy. Max Shank, a highly respected fitness pro, shows you how it is done here: Thoracic Bridge Video:http://tinyurl.com/lnqb55p
Here are 4 other options you can add to your arsenal as well.
1. Sound the alarm
Set an alarm so that you have a reminder to stand up at a minimum once an hour. Preferably every 15 minutes if possible. Or you could always rock the stand up desk.
Don't listen to this guy
2. Squeeze the Charmin
A side effect of too much sitting is your glute muscles going to waste. While you are standing up any way when the alarm goes off, why not add a little something to it? Put your feet slightly closer than shoulder width apart, feet pointed out at 45 degree angles, and pinch your butt cheeks together. Sounds weird (because it is), but it will really help you.
3. Pull it apart
You need a band for this one. Hold a band directly out in front of you, arms straight, wrists straight, knuckles up, and then extend your arms all the way out like you are demonstrating your awesome wing span. Make sure to pinch your shoulder blades together in the back. This one will you will feel a difference in by doing them for just a few days.
