Beginner
Tier B in StretchUpward-Facing Dog
Cobra Stretch
3sets
20stime
10srest
~2.8kcal/min
How to do it
Muscles worked
Feel it right
Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.
You should feel it inAbs
A comfortable stretch (about 5–7 out of 10) in the target area that eases as you breathe out.
Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Breathe out long and relax a little deeper.”
Tempo · Hold 20–40 s, breathe slowly
Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this
- Barely felt itBarely stretching? Move a little further or change the angle until you feel the target.
- Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.
During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.
Tips
- Only rise as high as your lower back feels comfortable.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, with a long neck.
Common mistakes
- Shoving up into a deep backbend that pinches the lower back.
Breathing
Inhale as you lift, then breathe slowly while you hold.