ExercisesChild's pose

Child's pose

Kneel, sit back onto your heels, and reach your arms forward along the floor. Let your chest sink and breathe slowly.

MobilityNo equipmentDifficulty 1 of 3
Two-panel demonstration of the child's pose, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Kneel, sit back onto your heels, and reach your arms forward along the floor. Let your chest sink and breathe slowly.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • lower backprimary
  • glutes
  • shoulders

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2