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- 01Sit or stand tall with the feet stable and reach both arms forward at shoulder height.
- 02Clasp the hands or hold one wrist, then gently draw the shoulder blades apart.
- 03Tuck the chin slightly and round through the upper and middle back while keeping the lower back comfortable.
- 04Reach the hands forward until a mild stretch is felt between and around the shoulder blades.
- 05Hold while breathing into the back of the ribcage, then return to an upright posture slowly.
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