Abdominal Contraction

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MOTION:

Lie on your back, with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Use your abdominal muscles to pull your navel (belly button) down toward the floor and up toward your ribs. Hold for 10-15 seconds. 

REPETITIONS:

Repeat 10 times

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