Lying Back Extension
Face down with the arms stretched past the head, lift the chest and the straight arms off the floor while the legs stay down.
How to do it
Setup
Face down on a mat, legs long and together, arms stretched past the head, palms down.
Steps
- Lift the chest and the straight arms off the floor together.
- Keep the feet and the thighs pressed down.
- Lower the chest and arms back to the mat slowly.
Common mistakes
Legs lifting too: this one moves the upper body only; the legs stay down. Arms lagging behind the chest: they rise with it as one piece. Head thrown back: eyes on the floor, neck long.
Breathing
Exhale on the lift, inhale lowering.
