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Plank to Downward Dog

Warm the shoulders and open the posterior chain.

3 ร— 8โ€“12 8 minrest 60s

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Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
shoulders
Also works
hamstrings, core

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank.
  2. Press hips up and back into a downward dog, pushing chest toward thighs.
  3. Pause 1 second at the top.
  4. Roll back through plank and repeat.

Form cues

  • โœ“Brace core
  • โœ“Full range of motion
  • โœ“Slow, controlled tempo

Common mistakes

  • โœ—Rushing reps
  • โœ—Losing tension at the top

Progressions

  • Master form โ†’ add reps โ†’ progress to harder variation

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