Lunging arms

Start by standing in a lunge position with your front leg bent, knee directly over your ankle and back leg long behind you with your back heel lifted. Lean your chest forward keeping a straight line from the top of your head to your back heel, bottom sticking out behind you. As you hold this position, you should feel the back of your front leg and glute activate. Place the bands around your wrists with your arms extended long behind you, palms facing each other. Gently pull your arms out creating resistance; now lift your arms up and down 20 times.

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