6 Stretches for a Lean, Limber Body

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6. Quadrupeds

Target: Shoulders

Kneel on all fours with wrists aligned under shoulders and knees under hips, toes curled into floor (not shown).
Bring your forehead toward the floor and slide the pinkie edge of your left hand along the floor in front of you (keep your right palm flat on the floor).
Press shoulders down away from your ears and squeeze your glutes.
Return to starting position by pushing down on your right palm and sliding your left hand back toward your shoulders.
Do 5 reps; switch sides and repeat.

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