Prevention (Australia)

GET STRETCHED

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Once reserved for bodybuilde­rs, the “dead hang” is now a power move for women to strengthen your upper back, which helps support the weight of your breasts. The move improves posture, lowers the risk of back injury by decompress­ing your spine, and stretches your shoulders to ease pain, says chiropract­or

Eric Cobb. If you have shoulder problems, he suggests to check with your doctor before trying it.

To get started: Grab onto a pull-up bar or monkey bars at the outdoors gym. Work up to a full relaxed hang by first using a box under your feet to support your weight.

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