Warmup
Plank to Downward Dog Flow
Start in a front plank with hands under shoulders and body in a straight line. Press your hips up and back into a downward-dog position, lengthening the spine.
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Focus Area
- Warmup
- Injury risk
- Low
Target muscles
- abs
- shoulder
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Start in a front plank with hands under shoulders and body in a straight line.
- 2
Press your hips up and back into a downward-dog position, lengthening the spine.
- 3
Drive the heels gently toward the floor to feel a stretch in the hamstrings and calves.
- 4
Roll forward back into the plank and repeat for the prescribed reps.
Safety & form
Train smart. Read these notes before adding heavy load.
