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- 01Anchor the band securely above head height behind you and stand facing away with one end held beside each ear.
- 02Set the feet hip-width apart, soften the knees, and keep the hips relatively still.
- 03Exhale and flex the spine, drawing the ribs toward the pelvis against the band.
- 04Pause briefly without pulling with the arms or turning the movement into a hip hinge.
- 05Return upright slowly under tension and repeat.
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