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Standing Book

Active stretch · each side · Standing at a wall · No equipment

Lower backAbsChest

What you should feel

Tension in the torso.

How to do the Standing Book

  1. Standing, one shoulder against the wall, opposite foot relatively forward.
  2. Arms extended forward, then open the arm opposite the wall.
  3. Wide movements accompanied by maximum torso rotation.

Muscles and zones

Works the lower back, abs, chest. Sprung uses it in Daily and Activate routines.

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