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Lateral Side Glide
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- HOW: Standing next to a wall, place your shoulder on the wall. Bring your forearm up the wall, creating a 90 degree bend in the elbow. Move your feet away from the wall leaning into your shoulder. Place your other hand on your hip and push your hips into the wall. The farther your feet are away from the wall the more stretch you will feel.
- FEEL: You will feel a stretch in your hip and the low back.Work within your tolerance and make sure to breathe.
- COMPENSATION: Don’t slouch your back, keep it straight up. Keep your knees straight.
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