Beginner exercise
Cobra Pose
Also called Bhujangasana
Technique
How to perform Cobra Pose
- Lie on your belly with your hands beside the lower ribs and your elbows pointing back.
- Press the tops of the feet and pelvis into the floor, then lift your chest using your back and light hand assistance.
- Keep the elbows bent if that helps you maintain length through the lower back; straight arms are optional.
- Lower the chest slowly to the floor.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Erector Spinae.