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Are you hitting the six major muscle groupschest, shoulders, back, arms, abs, and legs?

Or are you maybe skimping on those not-so-favorite moves?

Even if youre checking all your major boxes, its still possible to overlook individual muscles.

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It might be tough to know which muscles need some extra love.

There are a few assessments you might run through to test which muscles need more work, she says.

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Im a Master TrainerHeres Why You Shouldnt Skip Your Post-Run Stretches.

To verify youre doing it correctly, take a look at Well+GoodsThe Right Waywith trainerCharlee Atkins.

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What does that look like?

Your bottom shoulder should line up straight over your wrist, with your middle finger pointing straight out.

Start by attempting a 30 second side plank.

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Side planks arent the only move to try.

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