Stretch Minute
How to do it
- Link your hands overhead and lean gently to one side.
- Feel the stretch along your side.
- Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.
At a glance
| Hold | 20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch) |
|---|---|
| Position | Standing |
| Body area | Back, Neck and shoulders |
| Equipment | None |
| What it does | Lengthens the side of the upper back and shoulders. |
In these routines
Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.
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