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Lie face down on a padded surface or a mat. Extend your arms in front of you with palms facing inward. On an inhale, slowly raise your arms and legs several inches off the ground. Pause for a moment in this position while you exhale.
Karen Voight:
Good Form

Here's a stretch for full-body renewal

Step 1
Charles Bush For The Times
Lie face down on a padded surface or a mat. Extend your arms in front of you with palms facing inward. On an inhale, slowly raise your arms and legs several inches off the ground. Pause for a moment in this position while you exhale.
Karen Voight, Good Form
December 18, 2006
Here is a terrific move to safely strengthen your back, butt and the backs of your thighs all at the same time.

Remember to perform this exercise in a slow, controlled manner with no swinging or jerking. Do it consistently and you will quickly feel stronger.

 
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See photos for steps 1 and 2.

Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.





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