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This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit desks: It's called a Thoracic Extension. Thoracic extension improves your posture, boosts spinal mobility, and keeps back pain in check. It basically undoes the damage from slouching through life like a desk jockey. Aim for 8 to 12 reps daily... show more

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Dan Go1 year ago

Ps. If you liked this exercise you'll enjoy my newsletter. Every week, I share tips on how to get lean, boost energy, and reverse the damaging effects of sitting. Join 340,000+ subscribers here:

Eric Partaker1 year ago

I love how you routinely point out movements that are the simplest to perform but can undo a significant amount of the damage that we incur through our lifestyles on a daily basis.

Dan Go1 year ago

Thanks Eric!

James Culwick1 year ago

Stretches like this + rowing and pull ups movements will fix your upper back posture like nothing else.

Brian Drago1 year ago

Thanks Dan! @bryan_johnson also shared some good exercises for internal jugular vein stenosis that I think many people risk from desk jobs.

Dan Go1 year ago

@bryan_johnson He's great

Christopher Walker1 year ago

It's awesome that you're sharing this. So many of us are at desks for hours at a time. I'll remember this one. Thanks, Dan.

Fishbone1 year ago

I am going to try this. Love long lower back pain and always open to anything that will help. Thanks!

Dan Go1 year ago

Right on

Jeffrey Banks1 year ago

I’m back working at a desk, and it hurts. All of these tips are so helpful, Dan!

Dan Go1 year ago

Glad they help Jeff

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