Mobility

Extended Dog Stretch

The Extended Dog Stretch is a wonderful flexibility exercise that targets your back, shoulders, and hips. It provides an excellent stretch to your whole body and promotes better posture. It's a wonderful addition to any stretching or yoga routine for overall physical wellbeing.

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Extended Dog Stretch instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Start on your hands and knees on a mat or comfortable surface.

Spread your fingers and press your palms into the floor, keeping your arms straight.

Tuck your toes under and slowly raise your hips up, keeping your knees slightly bent.

Slowly straighten your legs, pushing your heels towards the floor and your hips towards the sky.

Finally, push your chest towards your thighs, creating a triangle shape with your body. Hold this position and take deep breaths.

Start on your hands and knees on a mat or comfortable surface.

Spread your fingers and press your palms into the floor, keeping your arms straight.

Tuck your toes under and slowly raise your hips up, keeping your knees slightly bent.

Slowly straighten your legs, pushing your heels towards the floor and your hips towards the sky.

Finally, push your chest towards your thighs, creating a triangle shape with your body. Hold this position and take deep breaths.

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