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:

Track and Field

Track and field athletes need a mix of upper and lower body flexibility for running, jumping, and throwing events.

7 mins

Wrestling

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

7 mins

Skiing

Skiers need lower body and core flexibility for control and balance during skiing.

7 mins

Lacrosse

Lacrosse players require flexibility in their upper body and legs for stick handling, shooting, and quick directional changes.

7 mins

Rock Climbing

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

7 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

Cricket

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

7 mins

Diving

Divers require full-body flexibility, particularly in the spine and hips, for graceful and precise dives.

7 mins

Cricket

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

7 mins

Equestrian

Equestrian athletes require lower body flexibility and core strength for effective riding and control.

7 mins

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

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

Lower Back Hybrid 2

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

10 mins

Full Body

A comprehensive routine focused on improving overall flexibility. Move through 20+ stretches targeting key muscles and joints throughout your entire body.

10 mins