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Stretching Exercise Benefits With Proper Form & Technique

Downward Dog

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Human
muscles:Pectoralis MajorMuscle, Lower BackMuscle, DeltoidsMuscle, HamstringsMuscle, CalvesMuscle
required:Doable Without Equipment And Weights
optional:Fitness Mat
fitness level:Normal
exercise type:Stretching
Variations available (1)
Starting PositionExecution

General And Specifics

  • with this yoga exercise especially the rear part of the legs can be stretched effectively
  • besides the muscles named above, additionally the legs and arms will be strengthened

Starting Position

  • begin on all fours
  • the feet are hip width apart
  • the arms are stretched and the hands a bit in front of your shoulder
  • the knees are right below the hips
  • fingers point forward

Correct Execution

  • stretch the knees and raise the butt
  • your body forms an inverted V
  • push the chest towards the ground as much as possible
  • pull together the shoulder blades
  • your head is in extension to the spine and between your arms
  • look to the toes and hold this position for at least five breaths