What muscles does the Cobra Stretch work?

The Cobra Stretch mainly works the abs and lower back.

What equipment do you need for the Cobra Stretch?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Cobra Stretch?

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

What can I do instead of the Cobra Stretch?

Barbell Rollout, Bear Hug Carry, Cable Crunch and Double Kettlebell Front Rack Carry work the same main muscle.

Cobra Stretch

Lying face down, press the chest up with the hips down to gently extend the spine and stretch the abs.

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Muscles worked: Abs, Lower back
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Mobility

Sets and reps

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the abs, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Cobra Stretch work?: The Cobra Stretch mainly works the abs and lower back.
What equipment do you need for the Cobra Stretch?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Cobra Stretch?: 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
What can I do instead of the Cobra Stretch?: Barbell Rollout, Bear Hug Carry, Cable Crunch and Double Kettlebell Front Rack Carry work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Cobra Stretch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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