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Cobra Stretch demonstrationForm illustration

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Mobility / Bodyweight

Cobra Stretch

A prone backbend that stretches the abdominals and front of the torso by lifting the chest.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hip Flexors · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.

  2. 02

    Press through your hands to lift your chest off the floor.

  3. 03

    Keep your hips and legs on the floor, shoulders relaxed.

  4. 04

    Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.