Fitness Workouts Must-Do Stretches: 6 Moves That Nix Everyday Tension By Shape Editors Published on May 21, 2010 Share Tweet Pin Email The repetitive activities (or inactivity) of your daily life can lead to muscle tension and tightness, especially in your neck, back, chest, hips, and hamstrings, so you should make it a point to stretch throughout the day. Stretching counteracts stiffness, corrects flexibility imbalances, and helps improve your range of motion, which will keep you healthier and more active in the long run. These 6 moves stretch your entire body: Hold each for at least 30 seconds. NEXT >> Calf Stretch | Kneeling Hip-Flexor Stretch | Modified Hurdlers Stretch Lift and Arch | Back Curl | Super Stretch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit