Cobra Stretch

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

Steps

  1. 1 Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended straight behind you and the tops of your feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2 Place your hands flat on the floor directly under your shoulders, fingers pointing forward.
  3. 3 Press into your hands to lift your head and chest off the floor, extending your arms and arching your spine.
  4. 4 Keep your hips and legs in contact with the floor throughout the movement.
  5. 5 Slowly lower your torso back to the starting position.

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