One move
Open Book Rotation
Mobility
Posture
Upper body
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Lie on your side with knees stacked and open the top arm like a book, rotating the upper body. Excellent thoracic and chest opener.
Option. Keep the knees glued together. Reduce the range if the shoulder or low back protests.
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Lie on your side with knees bent and stacked, arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.
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Keeping the knees together, slowly open the top arm and rotate the chest toward the ceiling.
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Follow the hand with your eyes and let the upper back do the rotating.
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Pause in the open position, then return with control.
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Breathe into the stretch.
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Finish the set and switch sides.