Semi-Supine Laying Down / Constructive Rest Position
- Place a towel or yoga pillow on a soft surface like a carpet or yoga mat. Lie on your back positioning your head on the towel or pillow.
- Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt. Make sure your feet are shoulder distance apart with toes facing slightly outward.
- Place your hands on your stomach. You should be able to feel your lower back touching the ground. Hold and maintain this position while taking deep breaths for the prescribed amount of time.
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Semi-supine laying down / constructive rest position is a at-home work out exercise that targets lower back and also involves abs and glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Renegade / alternating plank / commando rows, seated lean backs / chair crunches and agility ladder drills are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as semi-supine laying down / constructive rest position. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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