Semi-Supine Laying Down / Constructive Rest Position
How to Do 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 Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Semi-Supine Laying Down / Constructive Rest Position targets lower back and also works abs and glutes & hip flexors. 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.
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