Technique
Lie face down on the ground with hands positioned under shoulders. Gently lift your chest and head off the ground by straightening your arms, arching your back while keeping hips on the ground.
A gentle back flexibility exercise that stretches the spine and chest muscles by arching the back while lying prone, improving posture and reducing back tension.
Lie face down on the ground with hands positioned under shoulders. Gently lift your chest and head off the ground by straightening your arms, arching your back while keeping hips on the ground.
Begin lying face down on the ground with legs extended, hands positioned under shoulders, and forehead resting on the ground.
Return to the starting position with chest and head back on the ground, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Breathe deeply, lift gently, feel the stretch, maintain alignment
Overarching back, not breathing properly, lifting hips, rushing the movement
Increase hold time, add more repetitions, try variations, or incorporate movement.
Reduce range of motion, focus on breathing, move more slowly, or perform assisted version.
Move gently and avoid any pain. Stop if you experience discomfort in back, neck, or shoulders. Consult a professional if you have spine issues.