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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and the tops of your feet on the floor.
  • 2Place your hands under your shoulders keeping your elbows close to your body.
  • 3Push through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your upper body off the floor.
  • 4Lift your head up and back, keeping your shoulders down.
  • 5Hold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds before lowering yourself back down to the floor.

Tips:

  • Ensure you keep your gaze forwards, this will help to maintain good form.
  • Your hips should always stay on the floor to isolate the stretch.
  • Avoid forcing the pose by pushing too hard.
  • Breathe deeply and evenly throughout the exercise.

Cobra Yoga Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs