How to do the bear hug stretch

Instructions for bear hug:

From a seated or standing position, straighten your back and inhale as you open your arms wide.

Cross your arms as you exhale, placing one arm on top of the other to give yourself a hug.

Tilt your head down and use your hands to draw your shoulders in and deepen the stretch.

What does bear hug help with?

Flexibility

What areas does bear hug exercise?

Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back, Spine

How is bear hug performed?

Standing, Sitting

When should you avoid bear hug?

Vertigo

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