// For people who work at a desk

Desk stretches and exercises for people who sit all day

Sitting 8 hours a day?

Your body wasn't built for it. Neck, shoulders, hips and energy all pay for desk hours, quietly, every day.

48 exercises4 daily routinesPDF · any device
The StandupDaily character gets up from his desk and stretches both arms overhead.
// The problem

A developer's day is built for sitting

14 h

of 16 waking hours in one example workday are spent sitting: breakfast, commute, work, lunch, and the screen in the evening. It sounds extreme until you add up your own day.Example day from the books · WHO 2020 guidelines: limit sitting, move more

01

Muscles adapt

Muscles kept short for hours get tight. Muscles kept long for hours get weak.

02

Joints stiffen

Movement you don't use, you slowly lose. Your neck, shoulders and hips feel it first.

03

Energy drops

Long, uninterrupted sitting is linked to poorer metabolic health, even in people who work out.

// How it works

Short breaks you'll actually take

01

Stand up

Every routine starts by getting out of the chair. Every exercise is done standing, next to your desk.

02

Follow the page

One exercise per page: clear steps, an illustration, sets and reps, a tip on the common mistake, and why it helps.

03

Keep it going

Do the full routine once a day or split it into three micro-breaks tied to builds, meetings and coffee runs. A 14-day challenge keeps you on track.

// The series

Four books, one for every part of your workday

Start with what bothers you most, or get all four and rotate them through the week.

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Book 01 · Upper body

Stretch at WorkUpper Body

Neck, shoulders, upper back and forearms. 12 standing stretches to undo hours at the keyboard.

12 exercises · ~15 min · no equipment
See the 12 exercises
  1. Marching in place
  2. Chin tuck
  3. Side neck stretch
  4. Shoulder rolls
  5. Wall angels
  6. Doorway chest stretch
  7. Cross-body shoulder stretch
  8. Upper back hug
  9. Torso rotation
  10. Standing side bend
  11. Forearm: palm side
  12. Forearm: back of hand
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Book 02 · Lower body

Stretch at WorkLower Body

Hips, glutes, legs and ankles. 12 standing stretches for everything sitting folds up.

12 exercises · ~15 min · no equipment
See the 12 exercises
  1. Marching in place
  2. Hip circles
  3. Hip flexor stretch
  4. Standing quad stretch
  5. Hamstring stretch
  6. Figure-4 glute stretch
  7. Side lunge stretch
  8. Standing side leg raise
  9. Wall calf stretch
  10. Calf raises
  11. Ankle circles
  12. Chair squat
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Book 03 · Strength

Strength at WorkWithout a Gym

Squats, desk push-ups, planks and more. Real strength with your body weight, a desk and a wall.

12 exercises · ~15 min · no equipment
See the 12 exercises
  1. Marching in place
  2. Bodyweight squat
  3. Desk push-up
  4. Reverse lunge
  5. Standing Y-T-W raise
  6. Single-leg deadlift
  7. Desk plank
  8. Standing cross crunch
  9. Standing glute kickback
  10. Wall side plank
  11. Single-leg calf raise
  12. Wall sit
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Book 04 · Energy

Energy at WorkAll Day Long

Quick moves and breathing to beat the afternoon slump without another coffee.

12 exercises · ~10 min · no equipment
See the 12 exercises
  1. Marching in place
  2. Step jacks
  3. Reach and rise
  4. Standing cat-cow
  5. Arm swings
  6. Fast feet
  7. Squat to reach
  8. Standing windmill
  9. Shadow boxing
  10. Skater steps
  11. Box breathing
  12. Full-body shake-out
// Look inside

Real pages from the books

Exercise page · Book 04
Why it matters · Book 03
Body map · Book 01
Exercise page · Book 02
Daily routine · Book 02
Starting position · Book 01
Exercise page · Book 03
Micro-breaks · Book 02
14-day challenge · Book 01
// What's inside

Everything you need, nothing you don't

48standing exercises, each on its own page with steps, an illustration, sets and reps, and why it helps
4daily routines of 10–15 minutes, each with a 4-minute quick version for busy days
12micro-breaks that split the routines across the workday, tied to builds, meetings and coffee runs
14day challenge in every book, with a before-and-after check of how you feel
0equipment. A stable desk and a wall are the most you'll need
PDFthat works on your phone, tablet or laptop, and prints on A4 or Letter
// Best value

The complete desk series

  • All 4 books as PDFs, 23 pages each
  • Upper body, lower body, strength and energy
  • 48 exercises, 4 routines, 4 fourteen-day challenges
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// Free guide

Try it free: the 5-minute routine

Five standing moves, one from every book, about 5 minutes and zero equipment. It's free: leave your email and the PDF is yours.

  • Marching in place
  • Reach and rise
  • Side neck stretch
  • Hip flexor stretch
  • Bodyweight squat

// FAQ

Questions

What format are the books?

Each book is a 23-page PDF. It opens on any phone, tablet or computer and prints cleanly on A4 or Letter paper.

How do I get them after buying?

You get a download link right after checkout and by email, so you can download the files again later.

Do I need to be fit or flexible?

No. The exercises are made for people who sit most of the day. Every exercise page has a tip on the most common mistake, and many include an easier or harder option.

Do I need equipment or a gym?

No. Everything is done standing in your work clothes. Some exercises use a stable desk, a chair, a wall or a doorway for support.

How much time does it take?

A full routine takes 10–15 minutes. You can also split it into three short breaks through the day, or do the 4-minute quick version.

Which book should I start with?

Start with the area that bothers you most: Upper Body for neck and shoulders, Lower Body for hips and lower back, Strength if you feel weak, Energy if afternoons are hard. Or get the bundle and go in order.

Is this medical advice?

No. The books are general guides for healthy adults and are not a substitute for a doctor or physiotherapist. If you have pain or an injury, check with a professional first.

What if I don't like it?

Stand up. Move. Come back fresher.