Instruction: Roll Back and Curl-Up to Halfway-Point
Core: Instructions & Exercises
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This video demonstrates a fascia-release exercise designed to improve spinal mobility and core strength. The focus is on controlled rolling movements between a rounded and an upright position. The goal is to mobilize the vertebral joints and strengthen the core muscles, while ensuring the movement is performed within a pain-free range.
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