Bend and Reach
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The bend and reach prepares your body for more vigorous movements. It also develops your ability to squat and improves flexibility. This stretching exercise is widely used in military training.
How to do it
- 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart.
- 2Bring your arms overhead, with your fingers extended and joined.
- 3Lower yourself in squat position while touching the floor between your feet with the hands. Keep your arms straight.
- 4Return to the initial position and repeat.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Bending the knees too much
- Using explosive movements
Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.
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