Exercises / Beginner
Cobra stretch with torsion
- Abs
- Obliques
- Hip Flexors
- Quadriceps
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
On the ground face down
Lift your torso by pushing with your hands and keeping your hips on the ground
Rotate from your waist, reaching for one of your thighs with the opposite hand
Maintain the position for a certain amount of time
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Obliques
Hip Flexors
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
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