Side Step and ReachExercise demonstration

For men

Side Step and Reach

LegsCoreArmsDifficulty 1/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Step one foot to the side and reach the opposite arm diagonally overhead.
  2. Return to center and repeat on the other side at a steady rhythm.

What to feel

A long stretch along the side of your body as you reach, and warmth building in your legs.

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