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- 01Place a stability ball about leg length in front of a stable bench.
- 02Grip the bench beside your hips, place both heels on top of the ball, and move the hips just off the bench.
- 03Brace the trunk, keep the legs long and quiet, and bend the elbows mostly backward.
- 04Lower only while the ball, shoulders, and pelvis remain controlled.
- 05Press through the palms to straighten the elbows without bouncing or letting the ball roll.
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