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- 01Lie back on the ab bench with your feet secured beneath its pads and your lower back supported.
- 02Cross your arms over your chest and keep your chin gently tucked.
- 03Exhale and curl your ribs toward your pelvis until your shoulder blades leave the bench.
- 04Pause briefly without pulling your neck or lifting through your hips.
- 05Lower your upper back slowly to the bench and repeat.
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