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Bent Over Open Book - Hand Behind Back
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- HOW: In a standing position, feet shoulder width apart, hinge forward at the hips and slightly bend your knees. Place one on the inside of the opposite knee. Move the other hand behind your back with your palm facing out and elbow bent. From here, rotate your upper body towards the arm behind your back following the rotation with your head and neck. Repeat for the reps prescribed.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your shoulder and mid back.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your back hinged forward, don’t come up as you rotate.
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