How to do an Up Dog
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
About Up Dog
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Instructions for Proper Form
Up Dog is a yoga-inspired, bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your core and lower back. By extending your arms and pressing your hips towards the ground, you get a good stretch along your spine and abdominal muscles. This exercise is beneficial for improving flexibility and posture, and can serve as a great mid-workout stretch.
- Extend your arms and place your hands underneath your shoulders with your hips and legs raised to create a straight line from your shoulders to your heels with your feet hip width apart.
- Lower your hips to the ground and point your toes backward keeping your arms straight until you feel a comfortable stretch in front of your torso.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
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