Cobra Stretch

Execution Guide

  1. Lie face down with hands placed under your shoulders.
  2. Press into the floor to lift your chest, keeping your hips on the ground.
  3. Straighten your arms as much as comfortable.
  4. Look upward and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. 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