Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

5 Easy Desk Exercises For Every Office-Goer

Tummy Twists: The oblique muscles are the focus of tummy twists, which also serves to define the waistline.

How to Do It:

* Put your hands behind your head or by your sides as you sit up straight.  * Turn your body to the right, raising your right leg just a little bit as you pull your left elbow up towards your right knee. * Go back to the centre and do the opposite side.

Seated Leg Lifts: This is a great way to strengthen your core and work on your lower abs. It toughens the muscles in your thighs as well.

How to Do It:

* Maintain a straight posture while sitting, place your feet flat on the floor. * Lift one leg straight in front of you while contracting your core muscles, and hold it there for a short while. * Without touching the floor, lower it back down, and then switch to the other leg.

Seated Bicycle Crunches: For a complete abdominal workout, bicycle crunches are excellent for working your lower abs and obliques.

How to Do It:

* Sit on the chair’s edge and lean back gently, holding onto the armrests or seat sides. * Lift both feet off the ground and alternately pull each knee to your chest while twisting your torso.

Chair Marches: This easy exercise tones your thighs and lower abdominal while keeping your core active and burning calories.

How to Do It:

* Place your hands on the armrests or the sides of your seat as you sit up straight. Your feet should be flat on the ground. * One knee should be raised to the chest, held there for a moment, and then lowered again. Carry out the same action with the other leg.

Seated Knee Tucks: One of the best desk workouts for tightening the abdominal area and strengthening your lower abs is this one.

How to Do It:

* Hold on to the chair’s sides while you sit on its edge. * While you raise both legs towards your chest, tense your abdominal muscles. * Repeat after lowering your legs back down, making sure they stay above the ground.