Stand up and reach your arms straight out to your sides. Bend your hands back at the wrists while simultaneously moving your arms behind you as far as they'll go. Hold for five counts, then bring your arms back in line with your torso. You may feel tension in your shoulders, forearms, and wrists, indicating you're stretching muscles needed for tasks as diverse as driving, typing, and hoisting heavy loads. Daily dose: One or two sets of ten.
If you've been looking for a workout that only takes 15 minutes of your time, keep reading: physiologist Mike Bracko from the American College of Sports medicine has the perfect routine for you.
Try these new exercises from Adam Campbell of Women's Health to avoid plateaus, beat boredom and speed fat loss.
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