Playing the guitar sitting down
Reps10 times
Calories burned17 kcal
LevelMedium
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Calorie expenditure while playing the guitar sitting down is, of course, lower than when standing, but still decent. You can burn about 100 kcal per hour.
How to perform the exercise
10 times
17 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Sit comfortably with the back straight.
02
Posture
Do not hunch over the instrument.
03
Hands
Use both hands smoothly, without tension.
04
Legs
Place your legs comfortably and do not squeeze the knees.
05
Breaks
Take pauses and stretch your hands and back.
06
Finish
Stretch after playing.
Variants
Beginner
Play in short sessions with breaks.
Middle
Play sitting 30–60 minutes while keeping good posture.
Professional
Increase the playing time.
Which muscles are working
The main load falls on the thighs, forearms, shoulders and lower back.
Benefits of the exercise
Simply
Lifts your mood and burns calories.
Strength
Loads the arms and torso.
Balance
Trains fine motor skills.
Contraindications
Acute back or wrist pain.
Long static posture.
A hunched posture over the guitar.
Recommendations
Activity
Play 30–60 minutes with breaks.
Posture
Keep the back straight and stretch.
