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Standing Top Grab Front

Improve upper body flexibility with dynamic stretches! Enhance mobility and reduce stiffness with this simple, effective exercise.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Begin by standing straight with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.

2. Start with the first position by holding your arms up with elbows bent, in line with your shoulders, resembling a frontal grab position, as shown in the first image.

3. Hold this position for a few seconds, maintaining tension in your upper chest and shoulders.

4. Next, transition into the overhead position by extending your arms straight up above your head, making sure to reach as high as possible without straining your shoulders, as depicted in the second image.

5. Hold the overhead position for a few seconds, keeping your body upright and stretching your shoulders and triceps.

6. Now, move to the third position by bringing your elbows slightly down and back, making a W shape with your arms, engaging the shoulder blades and upper back muscles as in the third image.

7. Hold this for a few seconds before returning to the frontal grab position with arms bent and in front of you, as shown in the fourth image.

8. Lastly, bring your arms down and grab the opposite elbow or forearm with your hands, stretching your biceps and forearms in the fifth image.

9. Hold this final stretch for a few seconds, then release and repeat the sequence for a set duration or number of repetitions.

The exercise combines dynamic movements and static holds to improve the flexibility and mobility of the upper body. It's important to perform each movement smoothly, without jerking, to avoid injury and maximize the stretching effect.

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