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- 01Sit on the exercise ball and walk your feet forward until the ball supports your lower and middle back.
- 02Plant your feet firmly, keep the hips stable, and place your hands lightly by the head or across the chest.
- 03Exhale and curl the ribs toward the pelvis, lifting the shoulders and upper back from the ball.
- 04Pause briefly at the top without pulling your head forward or allowing the ball to roll.
- 05Lower your spine over the ball under control to the supported starting stretch and repeat.
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