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1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides.
2. Bend your knees and push your hips back as though you are sitting into a chair.
3. Raise your arms overhead, keeping your shoulders relaxed away from your ears.
4. Keep your chest lifted, gently engage your core muscles and look forward. Hold for 10-30 seconds.
5. Press through your feet to return to standing.
Exercise notes:
Disclaimer:
Avoid deep bending if you have acute knee pain or significant balance issues.
Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.
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