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Top 5 Yoga Poses for Athletes

Build muscle, improve flexibility, and relieve stress with this routine

By Nora Tobin
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Targets: Weak ankles

Benefits: Stretches shoulders and chest; strengthens calves, ankles, and thighs; reduces flat feet

How to do it: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale and raise your arms straight out from your shoulders, keeping your shoulders down and back. Exhale and lower into the pose by pushing your hips back and bending your knees as though you are sitting in a chair. Keep your abs drawn in tight. Hold this position for 5 deep breaths.

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