Sphinx Stretch
Sphinx Stretches are an effective exercise for stretching the lower back and spine. Doing them can help improve flexibility and posture, and reduce tension.
Benefits
- Back and Spine Flexibility: Sphinx Stretches stretch the lower back and spine, helping to improve their flexibility.
- Posture: Sphinx Stretches can improve posture by increasing flexibility in the lower back and spine, and improving alignment.
- Tension Release: Sphinx Stretches can help release tension in the lower back and spine.
Instructions
- Start on your belly, with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your forearms flat on the ground.
- Keep your legs extended and together, with the tops of your feet on the ground.
- Slowly press your forearms into the ground, and lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground.
- Keep your gaze forward, and hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds.
- Slowly release, lowering your head, neck, and shoulders back down to the ground.
Proper Form
- Legs Extended: To avoid straining your lower back, keep your legs extended and together, with the tops of your feet on the ground.
- Looking Forward: Keep your gaze forward and not up, to avoid straining the neck.
- Abs Engaged: Make sure to engage your abs, to support the lower back and maintain proper form.
- Movements Controlled: Avoid using momentum to perform the exercise. Movements should be slow and controlled.
Sphinx Stretches are an effective exercise for improving flexibility and posture, and reducing tension. Doing them stretches the lower back and spine, and using proper form maximizes the benefits.
