How to perform Standing Overhead Arm Reach (Bodyweight)

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Standing Overhead Arm Reach (Bodyweight)

Also known as: Standing Overhead Arm Reach (Bodyweight).

A gentle arm raise with a light overhead reach.

How to perform this exercise

Stand comfortably with both feet grounded and arms relaxed beside the hips. Keep the neck long, ribs stacked over the pelvis and elbows softly extended.
Raise both arms forward and overhead through a comfortable range without arching the lower back. Reach gently upward, then lower along the same path to the exact starting position.

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