Intermediate exercise
Dolphin Pose
Also called Forearm Downward Dog
Technique
How to perform Dolphin Pose
- Start on forearms and knees with the elbows beneath the shoulders and the forearms parallel or hands clasped.
- Tuck the toes and lift the hips upward and backward.
- Press through the forearms to keep the head off the floor, bending the knees enough to lengthen the back.
- Lower the knees under control to exit.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.
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