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
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Step 3
Inhale: Reach arms to ceiling
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Step 4
Exhale: Roll back to start position
Video