5-Minute Fitness: Chair Workouts

Dips

1 Sit with feet shoulder-width apart, hands on armrests.

2 Using arms, push body off chair and pause.

3 Lower body back to starting position.

Do two sets of 10-15 repetitions

Seated Chest Stretch

1  Clasp your hands behind back.

2 Slowly lift both arms at the same time, stretching chest muscles.

3 Hold 10 to 15 seconds.

4 Return to starting position.

Do two sets of 3 to 5 repetitions

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