Movement
Open tight spots from sleep · fire up stabilizers · start stacked
Cat–Cow5 slow rounds — exaggerate tuck + arch to feel neutral
Hip Flexor Stretch30s/side — squeeze glutes, keep ribs stacked
Dead Bug6–8/side — exhale, flatten low back into floor
Glute Bridge10 reps, 2s hold — glute squeeze, not low back
Wall Angel5–8 slow reps — ribs down, move arms through full range
Undo daily tension · restore length · prepare for rest
Child's Pose + Side Reach30s/side — opens low back and lats
90/90 Breathing5 breaths — low back flat against wall, breathe into ribs
Figure-4 Stretch30s/side — gentle glute and hip release
Quad Stretch30s/side — slight tuck for hip flexor stretch
Chin Tucks5 × 5s holds — strengthens deep neck flexors
Even 10 minutes improves circulation, lymphatic flow, and muscle activation
Passive Stand10–15 min standing still — pair with reading or a podcast
Calf Raises3 × 15 slow reps — feel it through the back of the leg
Squat Hold3 × 30s — sit into hips, activates glutes and quads
Arms Overhead30s — lats and shoulders open up while standing
Hip Circles10 each direction — loosens hips and lower back