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Reach Across Warm Up Stretch

Cross body reach stretch

Full BodyBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Back and obliques
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~30 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Stand tall
  2. Step 2: Reach arm across body
  3. Step 3: Use other hand to assist
  4. Step 4: Feel stretch across back
  5. Step 5: Switch sides

Coaching tips

Benefits

Cross body reach stretch

Common mistakes

Over-twisting

Make it harder

Deeper reach

Make it easier

Seated version

Breathing

Deep exhales

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