Standing Side Leans / Reaches / Bends
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
- Place your right hand on your waist, palm facing in, with your left hand resting down by your left thigh. This is the starting position
- Keeping your back and neck straight, lean towards the left side, allowing your left hand to slide down your left thigh
- After your left hand has ventured down 4 – 6 inches, gradually pull your body back up to the starting position
- Complete for the designated reps or time on each side
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