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Exercise of the week: Double Leg stretch

11/12/2013

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Double leg stretch strengthens the deep abdominals, lower back, outer abs and quads. Repeat around 8 times. A little more or less depending on capability. (Watch out to never over arch your back and hunch the shoulders! Also to over use the quads).
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Begin by lying flat, lengthen and elongate through the spine and back, shoulders down the back, neutral spine, t zone ( pf and deep abs) activated. In hale and lift legs and shoulders, arms by hips or shins.

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Exhale as you lower the legs ( ore advanced low, easier keep legs high or bent), and arms go over head. Maintain length, shoulders down, neutral ( imprint if a weak back).

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Inhale and return to first position above. If the neck is sore and abs not strong enough return to this position.

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