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Squat to stand with rotation
At home Everyone
EasyAbout 3 minOn your own
Holding your toes, dropping into a deep squat and reaching each arm up. Opens the hips, ankles and upper back.
Set up
Stand with the feet about shoulder-width apart.
Steps
- Bend down and hold your toes
- Pull yourself down into a deep squat, chest up
- Reach one arm up to the ceiling, turning the upper back, then the other
- Hands back to the toes, straighten the legs and stand up
Coaching points
- Chest up in the squat
- Eyes follow the hand
- Breathe out as you sink
Common mistake. Rushing, or heels lifting in the squat.
Adjust it
HarderHold each reach for two breaths.