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:

Darts

Dart players need upper body flexibility, particularly in the shoulders and wrists, for precision and control.

7 mins

Fencing

Fencers need flexibility and agility in their legs and upper body for quick movements and lunges.

7 mins

Australian Rules Football

Australian football players require agility and flexibility in their legs and upper body for kicking, catching, and running.

7 mins

eSports (Competitive Video Gaming)

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

7 mins

Wrestling

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

7 mins

Squash

Squash players require flexibility and agility in their legs and upper body for rapid movements and swings.

7 mins

Rowing

Rowers require flexibility in their back, shoulders, and legs for effective rowing strokes and endurance.

7 mins

Diving

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

7 mins

Triathlon

Triathletes benefit from a comprehensive stretching routine that targets the legs, back, and shoulders to support swimming, cycling, and running.

7 mins

Fencing

Fencers need flexibility and agility in their legs and upper body for quick movements and lunges.

7 mins

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

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

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

Warm Up

Prepare your body for physical activity with dynamic movements designed to elevate your body temperature, increase blood flow to muscles, and loosen up joints.

5 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

Lower Back Hybrid 2

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

10 mins

Quads 1

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

2 mins

Quick Stretch

A quick, convenient routine for whenever you need it. Great for after a workout or a long day at work (or on the couch).

4 mins

Neck 3

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

9 mins

Hips

Open and unlock tight hips with deep, focused stretches designed to improve hip flexibility and undo hours of inactivity from sitting at a desk, in a car, or on the couch.

4 mins

Posture Stabilizer

A series of planks and isometric exercises that improve posture by strengthening muscles in the core and back, supporting proper alignment of the spine, and improving balance and stability.

5 mins