Stretching Upper Body
Chapter 2
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UPPER FOREARM: With your palm face down with the other hand, bend
your wrists. Keep your elbows and palms of your hands as straight as
possible.
LOWER FOREARM: Very similar to
the upper forearm exercises. Push
forward and bend at the wrist,
keeping your hand straight.
NECK: FORWARD: Pull your chin down to your chest and gently back.
NECK: SIDE: Tilt your head towards
your shoulder to feel the strain
down one side of your neck. Stretch
your neck to the left and right side.
SHOULDER: Pull one elbow across in front of you and then hold it with your
other arm. You will feel the strain across your shoulder.
SHOULDERS #1: Interlock fingers
and stretch your arms out in front
of you, keeping your elbows as
straight as possible.
SHOULDERS #2: This is the same
as the previous exercise except
stretching upwards.
SHOULDERS #3. Clasp your hands together behind your back and pull your
arms upward.
it. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds when you feel a slight stretch, continue
breathing and try to ease into a further stretch and then release.
And remember, not everyone is as flexible as one another, so take it
carefully when you do your stretches.
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