Stretches for esports (competitive video gaming)

eSports athletes require upper body flexibility, particularly in the wrists and shoulders, for endurance and injury prevention.

15 stretches to boost your performance in esports (competitive video gaming):

Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

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Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

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Wrist Extension

Start from a kneeling position with your knees and...

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Wrist Flexion

Start from a kneeling position with your knees and...

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Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

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Neck Roll

Start sitting with your back straight and arms res...

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Trunk Rotation

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross ...

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Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

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Seated Twist

Sitting upright with your legs in front of you, cr...

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Cat Cow

Starting from all fours, drop your stomach towards...

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Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

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Toe Touch

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

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Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

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Groin

Hips

Flexibility

Chest Opener

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, interl...

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Overhead Tricep

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, raise ...

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Other sport stretch routines to explore:

American Football

American football players require full-body flexibility for tackling, throwing, and agile movement.

7 mins

Basketball

Basketball players benefit from stretches that target their upper body, arms, and legs for shooting, dribbling, and jumping.

8 mins

Martial Arts

Martial artists require flexibility in their legs, hips, and upper body for kicks, punches, and agile movements.

7 mins

Gymnastics

Gymnasts require full-body flexibility and strong core muscles for their routines, which involve a wide range of movements.

8 mins

Curling

Curling players require flexibility in their legs, back, and arms for stability during delivery and sweeping motions.

7 mins

Paragliding

Paragliders need flexibility in their upper body and core for control and comfort during flights.

7 mins

Surfing

Surfers need flexibility in their legs, back, and shoulders for balance and maneuvering on the waves.

7 mins

Snooker/Pool

Snooker and pool players require upper body flexibility and wrist mobility for accurate cue control.

7 mins

Martial Arts

Martial artists require flexibility in their legs, hips, and upper body for kicks, punches, and agile movements.

7 mins

Curling

Curling players require flexibility in their legs, back, and arms for stability during delivery and sweeping motions.

7 mins

Discover other stretch programs to help with esports (competitive video gaming):

Cool Down

Light, easy stretches while your body transitions to a resting state. Post-workout stretching promotes blood flow for recovery and reduces the risk of injury.

6 mins

Long Hips 3

Long-hold poses designed to improve hip flexibility by targeting select muscle groups in the hips.

2 mins

Core

An isometric exercise routine thats build muscle, strength, balance, and range of motion in targeted areas through static muscle contraction.

6 mins

Planks II

A series of plank poses activating all of the muscles in your core. A strong core improves posture and balance, increases flexibility, and reduces lower back pain.

3 mins

Splits

Splits are one of the ultimate flexibility milestones. Deepen your front splits with a daily routine designed to target your hips, hamstrings, and glutes.

3 mins