upward facing dog
upward facing dog exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: spine. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- spine
- Muscle group
- shoulders
- Body part
- back
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
shoulders, chest
How to perform
- 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.