Downward DogExercise demonstration

For men

Downward Dog

LegsArmsDifficulty 2/5On hands and knees

How to do it

  1. Place your hands and feet on the floor and lift your hips up and back into an inverted V.
  2. Reach your chest toward your thighs and your heels toward the floor while keeping your spine long.

What to feel

A deep stretch through your calves, hamstrings and shoulders, with your spine long.

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