camel stretch
camel stretch
Difficulty: Challenging
Target Muscles: Erector spinae, pectorals, triceps, deltoid, quadriceps, glutes, hip flexors, rectus abdominis
Benefits:
Full body strength & flexibility
Back strength, mobility & posture
Relieve back pain
Instructions:
Start by kneeling upright with the hips directly over the knees. Press the shins and tops of the feet into the floor.
Resting the hands on the back of the hips, begin leaning backwards down to the floor. Keep the chin slightly tucked towards the chest. If you feel a deep stretch, stop and stay here.
Continue leaning back for a deeper stretch, reaching back to grab the heels.
Push the hips forward, lift the chest, and release the head back to reach the final pose position. Be sure to keep the arms straight.
Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, then release by lifting the head and chest and pushing the hips down to come back to the kneeling position.
Regression: