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Stretching
Upward Stretch
beginner·static
Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Abdominal part of left pectoralis majorAbdominal part of right pectoralis majorAnterior papillary muscle of right ventricleAnterolateral head of lateral papillary muscle of left ventricleExternal intercostal muscleInnermost intercostal muscleInternal intercostal muscleLateral papillary muscle of left ventriclepectoralis majorpectoralis minortransversus thoracisserratus anterior
How to Perform
1
Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
2
Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.
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