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Three Quick Exercises to Stretch Your Life

Listen, we all want to live longer, if for no other reason than to enjoy more bourbon and barbecue.

But instead of signing up for a gym membership you’ll never use, try these three daily movements to keep your body from falling apart.

1 - World's Greatest Stretch 

It’s called that for a reason.

This move hits your hips, spine, and shoulders in one shot.

Do it every morning, and you’ll be bending like a willow instead of creaking like an old barn door.

This dynamic movement targets multiple muscle groups, enhancing flexibility and mobility. 

Men's Health provides a detailed guide on performing this stretch effectively.

2 - Air Squats

You sit down and stand up every day, so why not do it with purpose?

Knocking out 20 bodyweight squats keeps your knees from betraying you at the worst times, like stepping out of a truck.

A foundational bodyweight exercise that strengthens the lower body and improves functional movement. 

Healthline offers insights into proper form and benefits.

3 - Dead Hangs

Grab a pull-up bar and just hang.

This decompresses your spine, strengthens your grip (critical for everything from handshakes to holding onto a turkey call), and keeps your shoulders from turning into dust.

Hanging from a bar can decompress the spine and improve grip strength. 

Livestrong discusses the advantages of incorporating dead hangs into your routine. 

Grab a pull-up bar and just hang. This decompresses your spine, strengthens your grip (critical for everything from handshakes to holding onto a turkey call), and keeps your shoulders from turning into dust.

You don’t have to go full CrossFit, but moving a little every day will help keep you kicking longer.