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Scissors / Figure Eight: Oblique Activation

  • Starting with the ball in your hands and arms reaching up toward the ceiling, reach your left leg out in front of you, hovering above the floor, and your right leg straight up to the ceiling.
  • As you exhale, sweep the ball behind the right leg and switch hands.
  • Inhale as you switch legs.
  • Exhale to sweep the ball behind the left leg.
  • Repeat 10 times.
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