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Pick standing stretches that target areas that feel tight, and don’t skip leg stretches, the hip flexors, thoracic spine, and pectoral muscles, says Jessica McManus, PT, owner of Full Circle Physical Therapy and Wellness Coaching in Newburyport, Massachusetts. “The top of every hour would be great,” she adds. “ANY stretching is better than no stretching,” explains Haapanen.Ī general rule of thumb is to get up and move for two minutes for every half hour you sit, but she knows that’s not realistic for everyone.