Cobra Abdominal Stretch / Old Horse Stretch
- Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
- Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
- Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
- Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.
Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.
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Cobra abdominal stretch / old horse stretch is a at-home work out exercise that targets abs and also involves lower back. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Trx suspension strap planks, dead bug and reverse crunch are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as cobra abdominal stretch / old horse stretch. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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