Supine Lying Down Position / Corpse Pose
How to Do Supine Lying Down Position / Corpse Pose
- 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.
- Allow your legs to fully extend. Make sure your feet are shoulder distance apart with toes facing slightly outward.
- Place your arms on the ground away from your body. You should be able to feel your lower back touching the ground. Close your eyes. Hold and maintain this position while taking deep breaths for the prescribed amount of time.
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Supine Lying Down Position / Corpse Pose Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Supine Lying Down Position / Corpse Pose 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.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Resistance band glute bridges, crab toe touches and kettlebell one-legged deadlifts. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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