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- 01Lie on your back with the knees bent while your partner holds a clear target above or in front of the torso.
- 02Brace the abdominals and curl the torso upward into a controlled sit-up.
- 03Reach toward and lightly touch the target at the top without throwing the shoulders forward.
- 04Lower the spine back to the floor smoothly while the partner keeps the target position consistent.
- 05Repeat for the assigned reps, adjusting the target only to match the intended range.
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