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Side stretch (hands clasped)

  1. Sit or stand up straight. If you're standing, keep your feet about hip-width apart.
  2. Hold your arms above your head, and clasp your hands together.
  3. Pull upward with your left hand while leaning straight over toward your left side. If you're sitting, keep your bottom flat on the chair. You should feel the stretch along your left side.
  4. Hold 15 to 30 seconds. Then switch sides.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times for each side.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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