sphinx
sphinx — highlighted muscle: spine

Muscles worked

spine, glutes, hamstrings

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sphinx

Body part
back
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
spine
Muscle group
glutes

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.

  3. 3

    Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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