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:

Cricket

Cricket players need a combination of upper and lower body flexibility for batting, bowling, and fielding.

7 mins

Tennis

Tennis players require flexibility in their wrists, arms, and legs for powerful serves and quick lateral 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

Ice Hockey

Ice hockey players need lower body and core flexibility for skating, as well as upper body flexibility for stick handling and shooting.

7 mins

Wrestling

Wrestlers benefit from full-body flexibility for grappling, takedowns, and defensive maneuvers.

7 mins

Sailing

Sailors need upper body and core flexibility for boat handling, balance, and endurance during sailing.

7 mins

Surfing

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

7 mins

Wrestling

Wrestlers benefit from full-body flexibility for grappling, takedowns, and defensive maneuvers.

7 mins

Boxing

Boxers require flexibility in their upper body, core, and legs for effective movement and punching power.

7 mins

Rock Climbing

Rock climbers need upper body, forearm, and leg flexibility for climbing and reaching movements.

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 1

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

2 mins

Sleep

Unwind and de-stress with gentle, long-hold stretches designed to improve sleep quality by relieving muscle tension and relaxing the body.

4 mins

Neck 2

A series of stretches designed to increase flexibility in the neck.

7 mins

Arms

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

4 mins

Twists & Wrists

Twisting actions targeting the upper, middle, and lower spine combined with wrists and ankle stretches to strengthen important muscles around your joints.

5 mins

Lower Back Hybrid 2

A series of stretches and isometric exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength in the lower back.

10 mins

Arms

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

4 mins

Detox

A series of detoxifying movements and twists that will compress and release organs, delivering oxygen-rich blood while pushing out toxins.

4 mins

Planks I

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.

1 mins