Child's pose is fine, but here are the 4 mobility exercises I use when my spine and shoulders get stiff from desk sitting

Young woman outdoors with hands interlaced stretching her shoulders with arms extended in front of her.

If you suffer from upper-body tension and stiff shoulders, I am right there with you. As a trainer, I spend a lot of time either exercising or teaching others how to do so safely, and, because of that, I have developed bulletproof shoulder mobility routines I trust. And they work.

This routine is one of those: a tried and tested four-move mobility series you can move through at your own pace, in your own time. It relieves upper-body tension, boosts mobility, relieves tight shoulders and can help you improve strength, too.