Downward-Facing Dog
Full bodyStretchingBeginnerNo equipment
An inverted-V stretch that lengthens the hamstrings, calves, shoulders and back at once.
How to do it
- Start on all fours with hands slightly ahead of your shoulders.
- Tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back.
- Straighten your legs and press your heels toward the floor.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
Tips
- Bend your knees if your lower back rounds.
- Press the floor away to lengthen your spine.
Muscles
Primary: Calves (gastrocnemius), Hamstrings
Secondary: Erector spinae, Glutes (max), Lats
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