Exercises / Beginner
Cobra stretch
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
- Quadriceps
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On the floor face down
Push with your hands to lift your torso while keeping your hips on the floor
Maintain the position for a certain amount of time
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Hip Flexors
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
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