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1. Stand with your feet wide apart and your arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height.
2. Turn one foot outwards.
3. Reach forward over your front leg and lower your bottom hand to your shin, ankle or floor.
4. Extend your opposite arm upward toward the sky and open your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
5. Slowly come back up to standing and repeat on the opposite side.
Exercise notes:
Disclaimer:
Avoid overstretching if you have hamstring or lower back injuries or discomfort.
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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