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Stretching Routine: Upper Body
For the following stretches, you should have warmed up for 5-10 minutes beforehand. Complete each stretch in a relaxed, easy manner, and hold each for 15-20 seconds. Breathe normally and do not hold your breath.
UPPER BODY
Neck: With feet shoulder width apart, hands by side, slowly bend your neck so that your chin rests on your chest. Repeat with head back and face looking up. Back: Extend arms forward, parallel to the ground, and cross hands, then lower your head between arms. Back: Raise hands straight up above head, cross hands, and hold. Shoulders: Extend arm across chest and hold in place with vertical other arm. Do for each arm. Shoulders: Clasp hands behind back then hold arms up as high as possible. Chest: Clasp hands in front then raise above head so palms face up and hold. Arms: Place the palm of the hand flat on your back, elbow pointing up, then with the other hand press down on elbow. Repeat for both arms. Arms: Clasp hands in front, rotate so palms are facing away from your body, then extend arms straight out.
See also:
Lower Body Stretch Routines
Neck, Back and Core Stretch Routines
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