Child's Pose Stretch

Primary muscles
Lower back
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Start on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
  2. 2 Extend your arms forward, pressing your palms into the floor, as you push your hips back towards your heels.
  3. 3 Lower your chest and head towards the floor to deepen the stretch.
  4. 4 Hold the stretch, then slowly return to the starting position on your hands and knees.

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