The Samson stretch is a great precurser to any workout, combining balance and flexibility throughout the entire body.

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1. Interlace your fingers and raise them overhead so your palms are facing the ceiling, engaging your shoulders up and towards your ears.

2.) Step forward into a lunge position with the knee of the rear leg touching the ground.

3.) Stretch your hands up, and stretch/sink into the lunge. Look up towards the ceiling.

4.) Maintain balance and hold for 3-5 seconds, repeat on other side.

--Samson Stretch Video -- (requires DivX )