Beginner

UPWARD FACING DOG

Back
Body Part
Spine
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Spine
Views
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you.
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Step:2 Place your hands on the floor next to your lower ribs, fingers pointing forward.
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Step:3 Press your hands firmly into the floor and straighten your arms, lifting your torso and thighs off the ground.
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Step:4 Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze towards the ceiling.
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Step:5 Hold this position for a few breaths, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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