Obliques (aka Criss-Cross family) train segmental thoracic flexion + rotation while the pelvis stays quiet. They build rotational trunk endurance, hip dissociation, and breath coordination—core skills for gait, sport, and daily turning.
A prone, global back-extension pattern that integrates thoracic extension, glute-ham co-contraction, and scapular organization while the pelvis stays heavy and quiet. Think of it...
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