Reach, Roll, and Lift

Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Upper back
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your back with both arms extended overhead and legs straight.
  2. 2 Reach one arm across your body towards the opposite side, initiating a roll.
  3. 3 Continue rolling onto your side, using the momentum from your reach, until you are supported on your elbow and forearm.
  4. 4 Press through your supporting arm to lift your upper body further, coming to rest on your hand with your arm straight.
  5. 5 Reverse the movement by slowly lowering your upper body back to your elbow and forearm.
  6. 6 Continue rolling back onto your back, extending your arm overhead to return to the starting position.
  7. 7 Repeat the sequence on the other side.

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