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Morning Stretching Exercises

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated March 13, 2008

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Stretch #4

Stretch 4

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1)Stand next to your bed.
2)Lace your fingers together.
3)Raise your hands above your head, palms upward.
4)Lift up stretching your rib cage.
5)Hold for a count of 10.
6)Repeat 5 more times.
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