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20. Quadratus Lumborum (right QL stretch)



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  • Stand with feet hips wide, knees slightly bent
  • Drop head slightly
  • Hang arms straight down from shoulders
  • Move with the breath
  • Do not allow the low back sink – use abdominal muscles
  • Let left arm hang to the side and with breath, allow arm to draw the body to the left, towards the ground – use mostly gravity
  • Stop, inhale and hold for six seconds
  • Exhale and allow the left arm to draw the body further to the left
  • Stop, inhale and hold for six seconds
  • Repeat 4 to 8 times
  • Take your time – use your breath

 

 

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