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Child's Pose

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Type: Stretching
Main Muscle Worked: Lower Back
Other Muscles: Glutes, Middle Back
Equipment: None
Mechanics Type: N/A
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: N/A
Stretch Type:


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Child's Pose Guide

Main Muscle: Lower Back

  1. Get on your hands and knees, walk your hands in front of you.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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Tip: Child's Pose

Exercise Rating
10/10

Mar 26, 2012 10:42 AM: This is a yoga position. Breath slowly and deeply, belly out, and belly in. You will have movement in your back and it will stretch very well.

jgw8Iykq BodyStats
Height:
5 '11" (1.80m)
Weight:
184 lbs
Down 24.0 lbs
Bodyfat:
24.2 %
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