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Crocodile Stretch

A deep back and shoulder stretch that targets the upper back, shoulders, and chest to improve posture and reduce upper body tension.

Exercise Overview

Category

Flexibility

Exercise_Type

Flexibility

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Lie face down on the ground with arms extended overhead. Lift your chest and arms off the ground while keeping your hips and legs down. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.

Starting Position

Begin lying face down on the ground with arms extended overhead and legs straight.

Finishing Position

Hold the lifted position with chest and arms off the ground, feeling the stretch in the upper back and shoulders.

Form Cues

Lift chest off ground, keep hips down, breathe deeply, relax shoulders

Common Mistakes

Lifting hips off ground, not breathing deeply, tensing shoulders, rushing the stretch

Progression Tips

Hold the stretch longer, add gentle movement, or increase the lift height.

Regression Tips

Reduce the lift height, use a cushion under the chest, or perform a seated variation.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the lower back, shoulders, or neck. This stretch should feel like a gentle opening, not sharp pain. Avoid if you have back or shoulder injuries.