Obliques, flat backs and legs
Strength and Conditioning
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22m
This introduces the flat back and builds muscles in the back. It is recommended that you do this sequence after you lengthen your hamstrings to prevent your back from curving. It also introduces a lowering action on your quadriceps which will help build stronger legs.
The flexibility series that targets hip flexors and hamstrings is a great warm up to do before this.
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