Abdominals Stretch Variation Four

A floor-based ab stretch in a cobra-style position that opens the entire front of the core through spinal extension.

Core Bodyweight Stretching

Step by step

1. Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and your palms flat under your shoulders.
2. Press through your hands to lift your chest off the floor, keeping your hips and thighs grounded.
3. Pull your shoulders down and away from your ears to open the chest and deepen the stretch through the abs.
4. Hold the lifted position for 15 to 30 seconds, breathing slowly and letting the stretch settle.
5. Lower your torso back down with control, never letting your chest drop suddenly to the floor.
6. Repeat for 3 to 4 rounds, going slightly higher each time as your body warms up.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Abs

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Bodyweight

Type

Stretching

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