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Technique

  1. Kneel in front of a raised surface.
  2. Place your elbows on that surface, grab a staff with a supinated grip and bend at the elbows.
  3. Push your chest down as far as possible, without arching the back.

Form tips

  • Keep a posterior Pelvic tilt.

Muscles

Flexibility

Primary

  • Chest
  • Back
  • Rotator cuff

Secondary

  • Shoulders

Equipment

Appears in

Flexibility
Joint movements
trains stretches

Regressions

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Prayer stretch

Beginner
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Supported bridge

Novice
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Hanging cobra

Novice
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Feet-elevated bridge

Intermediate
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Wall forearm stand

Novice
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Floor I hold

Beginner
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