Downward Dog
shoulder mobility exercises Shoulders, hamstrings, calves
Yoga-derived position for posterior chain length and shoulder opening.
Execution
- From quadruped, lift hips up and back
- Form an inverted V shape
- Press hands into the floor
- Heels reach toward the floor (not required to touch)
Cues
- Long spine, ribs down
- Push the floor away
- Relax the neck
Common Errors
- Rounding the back
- Locked knees
- Neck tension
Progressions
- Short holds -> Longer holds -> Add calf pedal -> Flow