In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about stretching for developers — techniques, misconceptions, and how to feel better.
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Show Notes
03:21 - Devs do the following
- Head forward looking at screen
- Shoulders forward
- Sitting a lot
- Weak core
- Carpel tunnel from typing
06:02 - Stretching misconceptions
- Static holds
- Dynamic controlled movements first and foremost
07:52 - Stretches to help
- Dynamic twists
- Cat / Cow
- Flat down / Curl up spine
- Arm hang to decompress spine
- Wrist stretches and strengthening for carpel tunnel
- Horse stance at standing desk to be office weird person
- Shoulder circles
- Doorway stretches
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