Cobra Stretch
Stretch your back, open your chest, and improve flexibility with the Cobra Stretch! A gentle yoga pose for all levels.
The Cobra Stretch mainly works the lower back and back, with help from the core and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Cobra Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Cobra Stretch Variations and Alternatives
Cobra Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Cobra Stretch work?
The Cobra Stretch mainly works the lower back and back, with help from the core and traps. The main muscles are the erector spinae and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Cobra Stretch?
None. The Cobra Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Cobra Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cobra Lookback Stretch, Cobra Pose with Wide Leg, Cobra to Child Pose and Cobra Push-Up.
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