How to do the puppy pose stretch

Instructions for puppy pose:

Start on your hands and knees with the tops of your feet flat on the floor.

Walk your hands forward and lower your chest down toward the ground while keeping your hips lifted up over your knees.

Lower your forehead to the mat and further the stretch by coming up onto your chin and looking forward.

What does puppy pose help with?

Flexibility

What areas does puppy pose exercise?

Shoulders, Lower Back, Upper Back, Spine, Abdomen, Chest, Spine

How is puppy pose performed?

Floor

When should you avoid puppy pose?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy

Other stretches to explore:

Flexibility

Leaning Figure Four

Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent...

Good For:

Lying Hamstring

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat o...

Good For:

Hurdler

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

Good For:

Side Leg Raise

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:

Forward Fold

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:

Side Lunge

Standing with a wide stance, squat down to your ri...

Good For:

Wall Arms

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:

Dead Bug

Start lying flat on your back with your legs strai...

Good For:

Knees Hugs

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Engage ...

Good For:

Leaning Figure Four

Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include puppy pose:

Expert

An advanced routine covering all major muscle groups and extremities. Movements range in their level of complexity to promote greater flexibility and range of motion.

21 mins