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Side stretch
What it works: Torso and legs
How to do it: Keep your chest as vertical as possible, bring one arm to your ear and lean to the side until you begin to feel the stretch. Bend the knee opposite from the arm you are stretching to stretch out your legs at the same time. Keep your feet pointed forward and your heels on the floor. Hold the stretch for one or two minutes on each side. View photo »
Hamstring stretch
What it works: Hamstrings
How to do it: Place one foot on your chair and stretch your other leg behind you. Bring your chest to your knee and reach for your toes. Make sure your back is flat and your rear heel stays on the floor. Hold for one
or two minutes and repeat for each leg.
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Triceps dip
What it works: Triceps
How to do it: In this exercise, it is important to keep your chest as perpendicular to the floor as possible, Darce says. Stand in front of your chair, facing away from it. Grab hold of it with both hands. Bend your elbows and lower your body toward the floor. Do three sets of 15.
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Plank pose
What it works: Abdominals and back
How to do it: To begin, rest your elbows on your chair and stretch your feet behind you as if doing a push up. Keep your back and legs as straight as possible, hold the position for one minute and then rest. Repeat this three or four times or until you’re tired. View photo »
Abdominal crunch
What it works: Abdominals
How to do it: Turn sideways in your chair, lean back and bring your knees to your chest. Use your hands for support. Extend your legs and lean back slightly. Do three sets of 25.
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Abdominal crunch
What it works: Abdominals
How to do it: Turn sideways in your chair, lean back and bring your knees to your chest. Use your hands for support. Extend your legs and lean back slightly. Do three sets of 25.
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