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- 01Begin in a strong forearm plank with the elbows under the shoulders and the body in a straight line.
- 02Shift the body slightly forward so the shoulders move beyond the elbows while keeping the trunk rigid.
- 03Press through the forearms and hands to lift the elbows from the floor and reach a straight-arm plank.
- 04Stabilize at the top without letting the hips sag or the elbows flare wide.
- 05Reverse the movement under control to return to the forearms and repeat.
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