Down dog, a staple yoga exercise, primarily stretches the upper back, chest, abdomen and shoulders while opening up the muscles along ... lean forward into a plank. Push into the mat with your ...

Trueman adds that downward dog “elongates the spine, hamstrings and calf muscles,” while “strengthening arms, shoulders and ...

This week: downward dog plank Downward dog is one of the most recognisable yoga moves, and is often included in a dynamic warm-up routine. But if you want to take it up a notch, try the downward ...

Downward dog to pike push-up Pike push-ups are a preparatory exercise for handstands and handstand push-ups , mimicking the overhead press using your bodyweight.