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 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 Barbell good mornings, single / one arm dumbbell bench rows and seated lumbar rotations / chair twists. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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