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Technique

  1. Stand with feet hip width apart and arms straight out to the side parallel to the floor
  2. Extend your thoracic spine and try to reach as far back as possible with your arms
  3. Rotate the hands to have the palms facing backwards
  4. Feel the stretch in your chest

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Form tips

  • Keep your shoulder pulled down and back.

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Muscles

Flexibility

Primary

  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Abs
  • Obliques

Secondary

  • Biceps
  • Pelvis

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Equipment

Ground (standing)
Ground (standing)

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