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Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90 ° angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.
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Slowly step forward with 1 foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.
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Hold for
15 seconds, or as instructed. Step back and relax. -
Repeat
3 times, or as instructed.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Author: Yang, Sue
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