Doctor shares 'easy' movement to improve posture you can do while sitting at desk

With a lot of us still working from home, we might find ourselves relaxing a bit too much while sitting on our chairs at home. This can have an effect on your posture which can lead to further problems with your back.

A doctor has shared a simple movement that can improve your posture while sitting at your desk. Dr Michael Rowe shared the exercise on TikTok.

He said: "Here's a simple exercise that you can do throughout the day to not only improve but to also maintain your posture. The great part is you can do this one standing or seated."

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He goes on to explain how to do the exercise while sat on a chair, starting off with your arms out in front of you in a clapping position.

"Put your shoulders forward reaching in front of you as much as you can until you feel a deep stretch form right in between your shoulder blades," he added.

Once you've held that for a few seconds you should bring your shoulder blades back until they are starting to pinch, while still maintaining the clap position. Then keep repeating these two movements.

If you're looking for more exercises to do while sitting, a simple mobility exercise could be the key to a healthier body. For more than 100 years, people in Japan have been doing this one particular exercise.

Japanese Radio Taiso takes just a few minutes to complete so is the perfect movement to add to your daily routine. The exercise was inspired by the US insurance firm Metropolitan Life which used to broadcast morning exercises, and they became popular in Japan, China and Taiwan.

Radio Taiso is a simple and effective Japanese exercise routine designed to improve flexibility, balance, and overall physical health. It is traditionally performed to a short musical broadcast and includes light, rhythmic movements suitable for all ages.

In fact, it's catered to all levels and you can even do it sitting down, you can read more about it here.