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Exercise of the month (08/2004)

Sumo Side Bent Stretch - (intermediate)
(Legs - Abs)

                                    

1- Start from a standing position (abdominals tight and back straight).
 2
- Make a wide side step moving
the left side (with toes pointing slightly outside)  then bend down keeping back straight (Plié).
 3- When you're down (thighs parallels to the ground) ben
d your trunk on the left side with your right arm straight over your head.
 4
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As you go back to the starting position (standing up), pivot in a half turn on your left foot to do the same movement but moving in the right direction.
 5- Keep going for 10 to 16 repetitions.
 
 Stretch the inner thighs, back and abdominals oblique.

By Sylvain Lemaire - All rights to Physigraphe