Exercises
Various different exercises have been called "Roman chair". The most common or earliest historical meaning for the movement is not clear. The bodyweight can provide significant challenge in all variations, and additional weight can be added to increase difficulty. Mainly two actions are followed while exercising with "Roman chair". These are Inhale and Exhale. Inhale is to bend forward from the hips, lowering chest towards the floor, while keeping back straight. Exhale is to be straight your body to return to the start position to complete one rep.
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