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 exercise that targets lower back and also works abs and glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated lumbar rotations / chair twists, knee-to-chest lower back stretch and agility ladder drills. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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