Child's Pose

Child's Pose — Start position — Start position

Child's Pose — End position — End position

Region: Lumbar & Core
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Force: static

Muscles worked

lower back
glutes
middle back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Get on your hands and knees, walk your hands in front of you.
Lower your buttocks down to sit on your heels. Let your arms drag along the floor as you sit back to stretch your entire spine.
Once you settle onto your heels, bring your hands next to your feet and relax. "breathe" into your back. Rest your forehead on the floor. Avoid this position if you have knee problems.

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