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sphinx

sphinx exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: spine. Equipment: body weight.

sphinx exercise demonstration
Target muscle
spine
Muscle group
glutes
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

glutes, hamstrings

How to perform

  1. Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.
  3. Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.
  4. Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.