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. Side / lateral medicine ball throw / slam, medicine ball slams and stability / swiss / exercise ball dumbbell chest flyes 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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