Bending forward? Use your hip joints.
More sitting in chairs to follow up on Tip 46. For reaching, use your hip joints instead of bending at the waist. It’s more comfortable (there is no “waist joint”), and you will be able to reach farther.
More resources for comfortable sitting:
Video: The Chair Is Incidental
Video: Improve Computer Posture
Video: How to Lean Back in a Chair
Video: Think of the Chair as Your Legs
Point Your Spine when Bending Forward
Seated Bending, Lead with Your Head
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