Cobra Stretch

A prone backbend that stretches the abdominals and front of the torso by lifting the chest.

How to do it

1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
2. Press through your hands to lift your chest off the floor.
3. Keep your hips and legs on the floor, shoulders relaxed.
4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Tips

• Keep your elbows slightly bent — do not force full extension.
• Draw your shoulders down away from your ears.

Muscles

Primary: Abs

Secondary: Hip flexors, Transverse abdominis