Classical Ab Series: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Scissors and More

July 25, 2024 • 00:06:38
Classical Ab Series: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Scissors and More
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Classical Ab Series: Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Scissors and More

Jul 25 2024 | 00:06:38

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Show Notes

These are core pieces of the Classical Ab Series. They train segmental thoracic flexion and hip dissociation while the trunk stays organized (anti-extension, anti-rotation). Breath shapes the abdomen from the inside—your “free core brace.”

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