Spending hours sitting at a desk could wreak havoc on your mobility, flexibility and posture. Even with an after-work gym session, you still might be at risk of injury if you don’t include functional mobility in your routine to prepare your body for movement, improve your range of motion and strengthen vital muscle groups.
As a certified personal trainer, I’ve worked with a lot of clients who have desk jobs. One of my favorite exercises for them is the clamshell. This move activates and strengthens the glutes and hip abductors—muscles that can become weak, stiff and deconditioned with long periods of sitting.
