Mobility
Sphinx Pose
This pose gently strengthens the spinal extensors and stretches the abdominal muscles. It can improve posture and open the chest.
- Back
- Spine
- Posture
- Mobilisation
Instructions
How to do it
Lying on your stomach, prop yourself up on your forearms and gently lift your chest. Keep your pelvis and legs relaxed.
Dosage
3 x 20–30 seconds
Important
No compression in the lower back.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging shoulders towards ears
- Tensing the glutes
- Overextending the neck
- Pushing up too high and causing pain
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.