Demo & instructions
Camel Stretch
Also known as: Kneeling Backbend, Kneeling Chest Opener
Instructions
Kneeling tall with the hands on the lower back or heels, you press the hips forward and arch the upper body back to open the whole front of the body. It stretches the abs, hip flexors and chest in one shape.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 15–45 sec
Setup
- 1Kneel with the knees hip-width apart and the tops of the feet on the floor or toes tucked.
- 2Place the hands on the lower back with the fingers pointing down.
Execution
- 1Push the hips forward and lift the chest toward the ceiling.
- 2Let the upper back arch and, if comfortable, reach the hands back to the heels.
- 3Keep the neck long and hold, then bring the hands to the lower back and rise slowly.
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
