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Hasty Treat - Stretching For Developers with Scott

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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