Lower body mobility routine

POV: After 8 hours at your desk, your body is begging for movement but you’re not sure where to start...

Here’s a simple lower body routine you can do right at your desk or anywhere in the office. No special equipment needed.

Start with 1 set of each exercise, 5 reps per side.

Why these moves work:

Heel Sweeps: Targets your tight calves and hamstrings - the muscles that get stiff from sitting all day at your desk.

Quad Stretch: Your quads get shortened during long periods of sitting. This stretch helps restore their normal length and improves your posture.

Knee Hugs: Releases tension in your lower back after sitting through meetings and working at your computer.

Glute Stretch: Sitting all day makes your glutes tight and inactive. This stretch helps reduce the stiffness in your hips and lower back, making it easier to move comfortably again.

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