15-Minute Desk Decompress - Upper Body Reset with Angela
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EmailJanuary 9, 2025
View all Flexibility VideosUpper Body Reset with Angela
Length: ~15 minutes
What you’ll do
This seated routine focuses on improving mobility, building light strength, and reducing tension in the neck, shoulders, arms, and upper back. It gradually progresses from gentle warm-up movements to larger, more active motions to help you feel more energized and reset your posture.
The video includes:
- Shoulder shrugs and neck movements to release tension and improve posture
- Chin tucks and neck strengthening exercises to support the muscles of the neck
- Wrist and hand stretches to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness
- Arm circles and overhead reach movements to increase shoulder mobility
- Flowing “swimming” and push/pull arm patterns to activate the upper back and shoulders
- Posture-focused movements that engage the core and stabilize the spine
- Light upper-body strengthening using body weight (including pulsing and reaching movements)
- Side bending exercises to engage the core and stretch the rib cage
- Triceps and shoulder stretches to support flexibility and reduce muscle tightness
Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, stay within a comfortable range of motion, and use their breath to guide each movement.
Materials needed
- Chair (recommended for seated exercises)
- No additional equipment needed
About the instructor
This session is led by Angela Maniaci, Fitness and Wellbeing Coordinator with Michigan State University Health and Wellbeing (UHW). To explore more health promotion resources and programs, visit University Health and Wellbeing.