Last week we started the new year with the first exercise in the classical mat sequence, the hundred. This week, we're moving right along to the roll up which is the next exercise in the series. We won't go through the whole sequence in order -- we love to mix it up with the exercises of the week, including equipment and such -- but I want to get everyone going on the roll up because, well, it's hard.
I take that back. Roll up does not have to be hard. It just has that reputation. Roll up is a wonderful abdominal strengthening exercise and a lovely back articulation. With the right instruction, which I am going to give you, roll up can be your friend for life.
P.S. If roll up has been giving you problems i.e. your feet fly up or you can't get up, read my Tips for Mastering Roll Up.
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