Child to Downward Dog Body Rock
The Child to Downward Dog Body Rock mainly works the back and hamstrings, with help from the shoulders and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Child to Downward Dog Body Rock Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Hamstrings
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Child to Downward Dog Body Rock
Start on your hands and knees on the floor, then push your hips back toward your heels into a resting child's pose with extended arms.
Inhale as you shift your weight forward, lifting your hips and pressing your chest downward.
Straighten your legs and press your heels toward the floor to transition into a full downward-facing dog position.
Exhale smoothly as you bend your knees and drop your hips back down toward your heels to return to the starting position.
Move fluidly between the two poses at your own pace while maintaining steady, deep breaths.
Child to Downward Dog Body Rock FAQs
What muscles does the Child to Downward Dog Body Rock work?
The Child to Downward Dog Body Rock mainly works the back and hamstrings, with help from the shoulders and core. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Child to Downward Dog Body Rock?
None. The Child to Downward Dog Body Rock is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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