Roll Up Prep

Introduction

The Roll Up Prep will utilise and strengthen the:

  • transverse abdominus muscle which stabilises the spine
  • rectus abdominus and obliques which flex the spine
  • scapula stabilisers (shoulder blades)

Motions

Start Position

Supine (on back)
Neutral spine
Arms shoulder height
Legs together, knees bent

 

Step 1

Inhale: Lift arms to ceiling

 

Step 2

Exhale: Curl upper body, reaching arms towards knees

 

Step 3

Inhale: Reach arms to ceiling

 

Step 4

Exhale: Roll back to start position

 

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