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Technology
Sam Hopes

Forget stretching — 3 moves that counteract the physical toll of using a laptop and phone for 8 hours a day

Woman doing squad stretch in lunge position.

We're all at the mercy of technology these days, and most of us are familiar with the negative impact it's had on our posture ("tech neck," anyone?). But it doesn't mean you can't fight back, and I've got three moves that are perfect if you sit for long periods of the day or find yourself crouched over tech.

Although there's value in stretching, I prefer using mobility exercises to improve posture and reduce tension in the muscles. That includes the neck, upper, mid, and lower back, shoulders, hips, glutes, and hamstrings, to name just a few areas of your body that might feel tight.

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