How to do the wall dog stretch

Instructions for wall dog:

Start facing the wall, feet shoulder width apart, and take a large step back.
Lean forward and place your hands against the wall at shoulder height and shoulder-width apart.
Keeping your hands in place, bend forward at the hips to release your upper body down between your arms.

What does wall dog help with?

Flexibility

What areas does wall dog exercise?

Shoulders, Chest, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Upper Back

How is wall dog performed?

Standing

When should you avoid wall dog?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy

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