The Half Curl (aka “chest lift prep”/“ab prep”) is a segmental thoracic flexion in supine. You maintain a stable pelvis/ribs, then curl the head/shoulders until the inferior tips of the scapulae are just light on the mat. Range is modest; quality is everything.
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A prone thoracic extension series that teaches you to create axial length and segmental extension from the mid-spine while the pelvis stays heavy and...