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Standing sideways bend

  • Duration: 6 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Weight loss

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms resting by your sides. Slide your left hand down the outside of your left leg as far as feels comfortable, letting your upper body lean gently to the left. You should feel a stretch along your right side. Hold for 2 to 3 seconds, then return to centre and repeat on the right. Do 3 bends on each side.