Forming healthy habits
Consider the small decisions that become a part of your overall lifestyle.

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In the straight arm plank, you keep your abdominal core contracted to hold your body position.
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Focus on your breathing while practicing the single arm row. Exhale as the weight comes up and inhale as the weight goes down.
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Consider the small decisions that become a part of your overall lifestyle.
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