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Overhead Squat Prep

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Wide Stance Thoracic Opener with Breath- 6 each side

Overhead Squat Movement Prep- 6x

Repeat 3x

Wide Stance Thoracic Opener with Breath-  Set up in a wide stance.  Hinge through your hips, shift your weight back and reach for the floor with a flat back.  On an exhale rotate through your thoracic vertebrae (mid/upper back) and reach your left hand towards the ceiling.  Follow your hand with your eyes to increase the opening of your upper back.  Be careful not to twist through the low back though.  Inhale to return your hand to the ground in front of you.  Repeat on the other side.

Overhead Squat Movement Prep- Stand tall with your legs hip width apart.  Hinge through your hips to touch your toes.  Now drop your hips, and sit into a deep squat.  Maintaining an upright torso reach one arm up towards the ceiling and then your other arm.  Drive your feet into the floor, engage your glutes and stand up tall.  Repeat for a total of 6 squats.

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