This movement gets your blood flowing and combats general stiffness.
A. Standing Side Bends (30 seconds)
- Why it works: Stretches the sides of your body (obliques and lats) which become stiff from immobility.
- How to do it: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and raise one arm overhead. Gently bend your torso to the opposite side, feeling the stretch from your hip to your armpit. Hold for 15 seconds, then switch sides.
B. Overhead Arm Reach (10 Repetitions)
- Why it works: Improves thoracic mobility (your upper back rotation) and gets the joints moving.
- How to do it: Stand up. Clasp your hands together and extend your arms straight up above your head. Slowly move your arms in a large, controlled circle forward, down, and back up again. Repeat 10 times, then reverse the direction.
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