How to Do a Push-up to Downward Dog?
The Push-up to Downward Dog movement is an exercise that improves both upper body strength and flexibility. This move works the chest, shoulders, abdominal muscles, and core while also activating the leg muscles.
- Place your hands on the ground at shoulder width, with your feet back, and your body forming a straight line.
- Keep your abdominal muscles tight and ensure your hips do not drop down.
- Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ground. While doing the movement, your elbows should lower to the ground at a 45-degree angle relative to your body. Keep your torso tight as you lower yourself, but don't let your body touch the ground.
- As you exhale, straighten your arms to push yourself back up.
- After completing the push-up, while returning to plank position, lift your hips upward into a Downward Dog pose. Then return to the push-up position.
- Repeat the movement equally on both sides.
What Muscles Does It Work?
- Chest Muscles
- Triceps
- Core