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Sphinx

Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position. Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetSpine
Equipmentbody weight
Body partBack

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.

  3. 3

    Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Spine

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

Training plans

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.