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Arms and Abs Stretch for Runners

How to Stretch Your Arms and Obliques

By , About.com Guide

Updated March 18, 2010

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Arms and Abs Stretch

Arms and Abs Stretch

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This move is great for stretching your arms and obliques, or side abdominals.

1. Stand with your feet hip length apart.

2. Stretch your arms above your head, dropping your shoulders away from your ears.

3. Lean back as far as you can without hurting your back.

4. Straighten up again and lean to the left and then to the right, to stretch your sides.

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