The Posture Fix Mobility Routine

Desk posture is not a habit. It is a structural adaptation. When you sit rounded for years, your chest shortens, your upper back weakens, your neck moves forward. This 15-minute routine reverses those adaptations. Do it every morning. ## The Routine ### 1. Doorway Chest Stretch — 2 minutes Stand in a doorway. Forearms on the frame at 90 degrees. Lean forward gently until you feel the stretch across your chest. Hold 30 seconds. Move arms higher. Repeat lower. ### 2. Chin Tucks — 2 minutes Slide your head directly backward without moving your shoulders — double chin position. Hold 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Retrains the deep neck flexors. ### 3. Thoracic Extension over Foam Roller — 2 minutes Foam roller at your mid-back. Lean back and extend over it. Move it up and down your upper back. Directly mobilises the stiffest part of a desk worker's spine. ### 4. Wall Angels — 2 minutes Back flat against a wall. Arms in goalpost position against the wall. Raise arms overhead keeping everything touching the wall. Lower. Repeat 10 times. Extremely difficult if your posture is compromised — which tells you exactly how much you need it. ### 5. Band Pull-Aparts — 2 minutes Hold a resistance band at shoulder height, arms straight. Pull the band apart squeezing your shoulder blades. Slowly return. 15 reps. ### 6. Hip Flexor Stretch — 3 minutes Kneeling lunge. Squeeze the glute on the kneeling side. Push hips forward. Hold 90 seconds each side. ## The Timeline Week 3-4: Range of motion improves noticeably. Month 2: Colleagues may notice you are standing differently. You are.