Chest Opener
Block 5 - Mobility
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49s
Start facing the wall, both hands pushing into the wall. Feet apart so they can rotate as needed. Take one arm out behind, palm up, following with the eyes to get as much of a stretch as possible, while the other hand is steady. Repeat on the other side using body weight to help, hands lower to modify.
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Lower Leg/Ankle Mobility
Standing with feet hip width apart and all ten toes straight ahead. Always using support, find a slightly elevated ledge to place the balls of the feet. Allow the heels to gently stretch as far as they easily can for 2 seconds, then raise on the toes a high as possible for 2 seconds, repeating u...
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Hug the Tree-Trunk Mobility
Standing with sturdy legs shoulder width, pretend like hugging a big tree, then unhug opening the chest with the arms back, heart lifting. Focus on moving the rib cage and allowing a gentle scoop of the lower back.
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Trunk Openers
On all 4's, hands stacked under shoulders, sitting back with hips a bit past the knees. With one hand behind the head, tuck that elbow under, then lift to the sky using the supporting shoulder to help. Keep the hips and lower back steady.
