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Counter Shoulder Stretch

This one called Counter Shoulder Stretch targets the shoulders, lats (sides of your upper back), hamstrings, and lower back.

Stand in front of your counter with your feet hip distance apart. Place your hands on the counter so they are shoulder-width distance apart.
Walk your feet backward until your hips are above your ankles and your spine is lengthened. Allow your head to fall comfortably between your shoulders so there's no tension in your neck. Try not to round through your lower back.
Hold this for 30 seconds, pressing your pelvis away from your hands to increase the stretch.