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Set the body into the hold position with a straight, braced line.
1. Lie face down, arms extended overhead.
2. Lift your arms, chest and legs off the floor together.
3. Hold briefly, then lower under control.
Breathe steadily throughout the hold; do not hold your breath.
Letting the hips sag or pike, and holding the breath.
Break the hold early rather than letting form collapse.
Beginner: Lift arms and legs alternately instead of together.
Intermediate: As described.
Advanced: Hold each rep for 3-5 seconds.