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Work It Girl: Reverse Arch Stretch
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    I was hunched over in just the fashion you describe when I saw this! Great tip. Very helpful, esp. as I am off to yoga in about an hour.

    Off topic, I covet your shoes in this picture.

    cko444 on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 3:51pm

    I do this at work all the time, it feels great when my back starts getting cramped from being hunched over.

    EvieJ on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 3:46am

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    FitSugar Says:

     

    Constantly hovering over your keyboard, with your shoulders hunched over not only contributes to terrible posture, but can be a real pain in the neck and back. I know this stretch looks a little provocative and is reminiscent of FlashDance, but it is the antidote to a day of blogging.

    • Sit on the edge of your chair. Reach your hands behind you and hold on to the back of the chair.
    • Inhale and press your chest forward, arching your spine. If it feels comfortable, let your head fall back slightly to open through the front of the neck.
    • Continue to breathe, feeling the front of your body open up as you extend backwards.
    • Hold this position for 30 seconds or as long as you want. Then slowly lift your head back up, straighten your spine, and release the chair.

    Try it and tell me what you think.


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