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This pose is great for stretching the chest and legs while gaining flexibility in the back.  Lie on the floor face down and bend the legs up towards the ceiling.  With your palms facing in, reach behind you and grab your ankles from the outside.  On the inhale, arch your back and bring your head and chest up off the ground while lifting the feet towards the ceiling lifting the tops of the thighs off the ground.  Continue breathing.  Stay in the pose from 20-30 seconds.

This pose is great for stretching the chest and legs while gaining flexibility in the back.  Lie on the floor face down and bend the legs up towards the ceiling.  With your palms facing in, reach behind you and grab your ankles from the outside.  On the inhale, arch your back and bring your head and chest up off the ground while lifting the feet towards the ceiling lifting the tops of the thighs off the ground.  Continue breathing.  Stay in the pose from 20-30 seconds

Boat Pose is also known as the Isometric V- Up
This exercise/pose integrates your torso with your legs by strengthening your core.
1. Legs extending strongly
2. Arms extended out
3. Chest out and shoulders back
4. Head aligned with the spine

Lunge is also known an a Isometric Forward Lunge in Sprinter position
This exercise is not the same as your traditional lunge but it does have its similarities.

Key Points/Instructions:
1. Front leg bent 90 degrees
2. Back leg fully extended
3. Back foot pointed forward on its toes
4. Arms straight and hands touching the ground
5. Chest and head moving forward
6. Raise and lower your hips

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* Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor
* Hold a 5 lb dumbbell in each hand; arms at your sides and palms forward
* Keep your back straight and head forward
* Slowly bend your elbows, curling the dumbbells toward your shoulders
* Rotate wrists until palms are facing forward
* Lift, or press, the weights over your head without locking your elbows
* Pause for a count of 2, and then slowly lower the weights
* Repeat