Upper Body Mat #51
Mat Challenge
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7m 22s
Props: light set of weights
Class notes:
1. High kneeling upper body with weights (1) arms to T, palms facing floor - tap hips back to hover over heels and make an X with the arms crossing right arm over left; return to T and come to high kneeling, (2) open to T, keep left arm still - right arm moves in front of shoulder, opens back to T, (3) open to T, keep arms extended - rotate to left, return to center, (4) cross left hand across body, right arm reaches overhead, lateral flexion to left, open back to T, (5) repeat 1-4 on opposite side, (6) open to T - flip palms to face down and up, (7) draw little circles in one direction, reverse direction
2. Cool down (1) low kneeling, clasp hands behind back, draw hands towards floor for deeper stretch, (2) bow forward, sending arms overhead, (3) tricep stretch, reach left elbow over shoulder, pull gently with right arm, (4) repeat #3 on opposite side
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