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Downward dog
From hands and knees, lift your hips up and back into an upside-down V. Pedal your heels to work into the calves; bent knees are fine.
MobilityNo equipmentDifficulty 1 of 3
How to do it
From hands and knees, lift your hips up and back into an upside-down V. Pedal your heels to work into the calves; bent knees are fine.
Muscles worked
- hamstringsprimary
- calves
- shoulders
Hover a muscle to find it on the figure. Dark green is the primary mover, lighter green is supporting work.
How many sets should you do?
That depends on your goal, your ability, and how many days you train. Answer three questions and the builder works out your sets and reps, plus a full week around them.