Tip 39 – Reaching while Sitting

At your desk, reach with your arms, not your back.

Sitting at desk diagram

Following up on the previous Tip, your arms are the same sitting or standing.

More about Arms and the Back

Your Arms Are Emissaries of Your Back

Arms and Standing on the Subway

Be Like Roger Federer (That arm is sent from the fingertips, up to the shoulder!)

Avoid Pulling on the Steering Wheel

Your Torso Stays Behind Your Head

Reach with Your Arms

 

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3 thoughts on “Tip 39 – Reaching while Sitting”

  1. Since,
    the body works as a whole ,even with a simple activity like sitting in a chair, getting up from a chair .
    So,
    I have to respect both primary directions,secondary directions.
    And i have to believe both have equal value,and preference while directing towards alex directions.

  2. Since,
    the body works as a whole ,even with a simple activity like sitting in a chair, getting up from a chair .
    So,
    I have to respect both primary directions,secondary directions.
    And i have to believe both have equal value,and preference while directing.

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