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- 01Stand tall holding a dowel in front of your thighs with a wide overhand grip.
- 02Brace your trunk, keep your elbows straight, and draw your shoulders gently away from your ears.
- 03Raise the dowel overhead and continue behind your body through a smooth, pain-free shoulder range.
- 04Reverse the same path to bring the dowel back to the front without bending your elbows.
- 05Adjust your grip wider if needed and avoid forcing the dowel past a restricted or painful point.
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