Downward Facing Dog
How to do it
- From a plank position, lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs as much as comfortable and pressing your heels toward the floor.
- Spread your fingers and press through your hands as you lengthen your spine.
- Hold while breathing slowly.
- Muscles worked
- HamstringsCalvesShouldersLats
- Equipment
- None, bodyweight only
- Type
- Cool-down
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