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- 01Place both hands securely on top of the medicine ball and extend the legs into a high plank with the feet set wide enough for balance.
- 02Brace the abdominals and glutes, keep the wrists stacked beneath the shoulders, and hold the ball still.
- 03Bend the elbows and lower the chest toward the ball while keeping the body straight from head to heels.
- 04Stop at the deepest controlled position, then press through both hands until the elbows are fully extended.
- 05Reset the ball and plank before each repetition, using a stable non-bouncing ball and a controlled tempo.
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