upward facing dog
Upward Facing Dog is a yoga pose that stretches the spine, chest, and shoulders while strengthening the arms and back. It is commonly used to improve spinal mobility and posture.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
spineUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
shoulderschest
Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you.
- Place your hands on the floor next to your lower ribs, fingers pointing forward.
- Press your hands firmly into the floor and straighten your arms, lifting your torso and thighs off the ground.
- Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze towards the ceiling.
- Hold this position for a few breaths, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
