Cobra Abdominal Stretch / Old Horse Stretch
How to Do 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.
Related Abs Exercises
Cobra Abdominal Stretch / Old Horse Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Cobra Abdominal Stretch / Old Horse Stretch targets abs and also works lower back. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Bosu ball plank, cable core rotation and trx suspension straps saw pikes. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
Use this exercise in a workout
Want to use this exercise in a full routine? Our WorkoutLabs Fit workout app lets you follow ready-made home and gym workout plans or build custom workouts with exercises like this. Try it free today.
Exercise illustration licensing: Our exercise and yoga pose illustrations (static and animated) are selectively available for licensing for commercial and non-commercial projects. Visit our exercise illustrations licensing page for detailed information and to submit in inquiry.



