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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Exercise of the Week - April #1 2013

Hand Reach Outs

If you are not used to exercising, then it is recommended that you warm up first before doing this exercise. Do not rush into the exercise if you simply feel like it.

Step 1: Start in a push-up position, modified push-up position, or bird dog position.

Step 2: Reach out as far in front of you with your left arm, with your right arm/hand still firmly on the ground. Hold for 4 seconds. Reach out as far as you can to your left. Hold for 4 seconds. Reach to the right as far as you can. Hold for 4 seconds. underneath your body as far as you can. Hold for 4 seconds. Repeat the same thing with your right arm/hand.

Step 3: For really advanced individuals, you can perform a push-up in between each hold.

Targets: shoulder girdle stability, core strength

Derek Arledge, CSCS         TEEM Performance Training           www.teempt.com

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