Cobra Stretch
Execution Guide
- Lie face down with hands placed under your shoulders.
- Press into the floor to lift your chest, keeping your hips on the ground.
- Straighten your arms as much as comfortable.
- Look upward and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Lower back down gently.
Range of Motion
Lying flat to chest lifted with back extended.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Lifting the hips off the floor
- ×Shrugging the shoulders
- ×Holding the breath
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest intervalNone
Goal
Open the chest and stretch the abdominals and hip flexors
Difficulty
Beginner
Burn (10m)
10-15
Equipment
Exercise Mat
Anatomy
Primary
Rectus AbdominisHip Flexors
Secondary
ChestShoulders