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Standing Lumbar Extension

Exercise: Standing Lumbar Extensions How: Standing Lumbar Extension: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your lower back with fingers pointing down. Gently press your hips forward and arch your upper body back, lifting your chest toward the ceiling to counter slouching. Hold for 15 to 20 seconds. Perform first thing

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Alternate Arm Reach

Exercise: Alternate Arm Reach How: Perform while standing or sitting (preferred Standing). With your feet shoulder width apart and stable, raise one arm at a time, straight up and hold. You should feel a gentle stretch in your arm and along your side. Hold for 1 minute, and then switch arms. Perform 3-5 each hour,

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Side Shuffle Steps

Exercise: Side Shuffle Steps How: With your feet shoulder width apart and stable, quickly shift your weight and step with alternating feet outward. This should almost look like you are ice skating. Aim for 45 seconds and perform 5 times. A great exercise to perform between meetings, or first thing in the morning to get

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