{"id":58617,"date":"2020-10-30T07:26:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/"},"modified":"2023-03-01T21:31:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T21:31:10","slug":"rocker-with-open-legs","status":"publish","type":"yoga_pilates_poses","link":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocker With Open Legs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Balance on sit bones. Knees bent. Grasp hands around ankles. Straighten one leg then the other into a V (legs are shoulder-width apart or wider). Tip pubic bone towards the nose to initiate rock back to shoulder blades and rock back to start position. <\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">How To Teach Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> 9 of 34<br \/>\n<strong>Previous Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Next Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Also Known As:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Category:<\/strong> Pilates Matwork<br \/>\n<strong>Level:<\/strong> Intermediate<br \/>\n<strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Stimulates and massages the spine.<br \/>\n<strong>Precautions:<\/strong> Back injury.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6 Teaching Steps For Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker With Open Legs Steps\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Steps-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Balance<br \/>\nBalance on sit bones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Knees<br \/>\nKnees bent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Ankles<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Grasp hands around ankles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>V Shape<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Straighten one leg and then the other into a V (legs are shoulder-width apart or wider).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Rocking<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tip pubic bone towards the nose to initiate rock back to shoulder blades.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Finish<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Rock back to the start position.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 Top Teaching Tips For Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tip 1: <\/strong>Deep Scoop<br \/>\nForm a deep scoop (pull your navel in toward your spine) in your abdominals throughout the exercise. Imagine that you&#8217;re zipping up a tight pair of pants or sucking in your gut. The reason to &#8220;scoop&#8221; is to stabilize your back (which prevents putting too much pressure on the spine).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2:<\/strong> C-curve<br \/>\nStay in the C-curve when rolling (head and neck stay off the mat).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 3: <\/strong>Steady Pelvis<br \/>\nKeep the pelvis still when returning to the start position. Focus on the deep scoop to help keep you balanced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 4:<\/strong>Neck<br \/>\nNever roll onto your neck!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6 Modifications For Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise: Infographic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker With Open Legs Modifications\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rocker-With-Open-Legs-Modifications-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 Beginner Modifications <\/strong><strong>For Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 1:<\/strong>Knees Bent<br \/>\nBegin with your knees bent. As you roll back, straighten the legs. When returning back up, bend the knees again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 2:<\/strong> Rocking &amp; Rolling<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-and-rolling-pilates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking And Rolling Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 3:<\/strong> Hands<br \/>\nPlace your hands closer to the calves (not under the kneecap).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 4:<\/strong> Visualise<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re ready to physically do Rocker With Open Legs, use the power of visualisation to prepare you for it. Imagine yourself rolling back and forth.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2 Advanced Modifications <\/strong><strong>For Rocker With Open Legs Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 1:<\/strong> Toes<br \/>\nHold the toes and roll back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 2:<\/strong> Magic Circle<br \/>\nPlace a <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/pose_category\/magic-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magic Circle<\/a> between the ankles to add resistance training (just like this <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crunch-pulse-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunch Pulse Magic Circle exercise<\/a>).<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p>You might like this free, downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/pilateslessonplans.co.uk\/free-downloadable-joseph-pilates-lesson-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan with all 34 exercises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The 34 Joseph Pilates Exercises\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in alphabetical order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in performance order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push 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