Downward Facing Dog
Downward Facing Dog
Instructions
- Please begin this exercise in a standard push up position. With your back flat, support yourself by your feet and hands firmly on the ground below you. Palms facing forward.
- Your body in a fully extended position, exhale and begin to raise your buttocks straight up while keep hands and feet firmly in their place.
- Continue until you form a v-position. with your arms and torso fully extended and your head aligned with your spine tucked between your arms,
- Hold, then inhale as you begin to lower back to the starting position.
Tips
- This is an excellent full body movement that will connect with almost every muscle.
| Primary muscles | Trapezius Triceps Gluteus maximus Hamstrings |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Teres Infraspinatus Anterior delts Posterior delts Serratus anterior Calves |