How to do the wall pike stretch

Instructions for wall pike:

Start on your hands and knees about a foot away from a wall, facing away from it.
Walk your feet back towards the wall and then slowly start walking up the wall.
Lift your hips up until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
Keep your torso and upper body straight and hold the position.

What does wall pike help with?

Strength

What areas does wall pike exercise?

Shoulders, Upper Back, Chest, Abdomen

How is wall pike performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid wall pike?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

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