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Muscles Stretched: erector spinae, side abdominals

Description

1. Begin with feet slightly apart, and arm pointing overhead, held by the opposite hand.
2. Keeping your hips stable, bend your torso so that the stretch is felt along your side.
3. Hold the stretch.
4. Repeat for the other side.

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