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Side lying half arm circle _______________________________ This drill is to improve thoracic rotation, mechanics of the diaphragm, and shoulder mobility. One of my favorite starting moves for clients with tight pecs / lats / shoulders. Lie down on your side in the fetal position and arms out in front if you with something to squeeze between your legs and something to rest your head on. Start by squeezing the groin muscles and the pelvic floor to prevent the hips and lumbar spine from rotating. Then begin to raise one arm in a windmill fashion up and around the body. Your back will rotate down to the floor and your chest/armpit will open up to the ceiling. Begin to inhale as you start to twist open and exhale when you reach your end position. Pause in the stretched open position with the arms dircetly in line with each other, and then rotate your torso and arm back to the starting position so your top hand lies on top of the other. Reset your breath as you bring the palms to touch. This is one rep. Perform all reps on one side and then the other. #shouldermobility #shoulderwarmup #pecstretch #mobilitydrill #deepbreathing #deepbellybreath #thoracicrotation _______________________________ Kempf Fitness Professional is an online training platform that was designed to bring you valuable information and coaching to improve your health, fitness, and overall life quality. This is accomplished by providing you with private online training, e-books, educational videos focused on movement, nutrition, and mindset, and a free exercise library on Youtube demonstrating proper form, detailed coaching cues, and footage from live workout sessions. Interested in becoming a client? Visit the kfitnesspro.com website and apply for your free 30 minute consultation to become the best version of yourself that you can be! #kfitpro (at Kempf Fitness Professional)