13 Simple 'Deskercises' to Combat Sitting Disease at Work

2. The Deadline Destroyer Shrug (Shoulder De-Stressor)

Stress often camps out in our shoulders. Evict it with this simple shrug. Inhale deeply and lift both shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing tightly for a moment. Hold that peak tension for 1-2 seconds. Exhale completely, letting your shoulders drop down fully, releasing all the built-up tension. Repeat 5-10 times. Follow up with slow shoulder rolls – 5 backward, 5 forward – to further loosen the area. This quick reset helps dissolve tightness accumulated during high-pressure tasks and resets your posture.