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Cobra StretchExercise demonstration

For men

Cobra Stretch

BackArmsDifficulty 1/5Prone

How to do it

  1. Lie on your stomach and place your palms beside your ribs.
  2. Gently lift your chest while keeping your hips down and shoulders away from your ears, then lower without overextending your back.

What to feel

A gentle stretch across your abs and the front of your body, with your lower back relaxed.

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