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- 01Anchor the band securely to a low point behind your head and lie face up with knees bent and feet flat.
- 02Hold the band with both hands near the forehead or upper chest and set light tension before the first rep.
- 03Exhale and curl the shoulder blades off the floor by drawing the ribs toward the pelvis.
- 04Pause briefly without pulling with the arms or lifting into a full sit-up.
- 05Lower the shoulders slowly under band tension and repeat.
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