upward facing dog
upward facing dog — highlighted muscle: spine

Muscles worked

spine, shoulders, chest

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upward facing dog

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

Secondary muscles

shoulderschest

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you.

  2. 2

    Place your hands on the floor next to your lower ribs, fingers pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Press your hands firmly into the floor and straighten your arms, lifting your torso and thighs off the ground.

  4. 4

    Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze towards the ceiling.

  5. 5

    Hold this position for a few breaths, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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