How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press firmly through your palms.
- 1
Start on all fours with your shoulders above your wrists and hips above your knees.
- 2
Walk your hands forward and lower your chest toward the ground.
- 3
Keep your hips over your knees and press your arms down.
- 4
Hold the pose for several breaths, then gently release.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows lifted off the floor to ensure the stretch targets your shoulders and spine effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shifting the hips backward past the knees
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively
- ✕Lifting the head to look forward