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- 01Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet planted, and fingertips resting lightly behind your head.
- 02Brace your abdominals and lift your shoulder blades from the floor without pulling on your neck.
- 03Rotate your rib cage so one shoulder moves toward the opposite knee or thigh.
- 04Pause briefly in the shortened position while keeping your pelvis stable and your chin gently tucked.
- 05Lower to the center under control, then alternate sides or complete the assigned repetitions on one side.
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