Exercise library
Childs Pose
Back · Mobility
Generic mobility demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
MobilityMobility
A kneeling rest position that gently stretches the lower back, hips and shoulders.
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Tracking
- Measured in time
Muscles worked
BackShouldersGlutes
Equipment
Mat
How to do it
- Kneel on a mat with your big toes together and your knees about hip width apart.
- Sit your hips back toward your heels and walk your hands forward on the mat.
- Let your chest sink toward the floor and rest your forehead down.
- Breathe slowly into your back for the set time, then walk your hands back to sit up.
Coaching cues
- Widen your knees to give your belly and hips more room.
- Put a cushion between your heels and hips if the position pinches your knees.