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Abs Exercise: Cobra Stretch

This is one of Denise Austin's most popular yoga stretches. The cobra stretch (a tummy stretch) is an abdomen stretch, one of Denise's mat exercises that can be performed in just a few minutes. Yoga stretches are great exercise, and this cobra stretch works to strengthen and tone your tummy. Stretch up into the cobra stretch! Denise Austin's mini routine mat stretches are an easy way to get your workout quickly. Try this terrific tummy stretch today.

Give it a Try!

A. Lie with your tummy on your mat and your legs extended behind you. Place your palms on the floor under your shoulders.

B. Exhale as you push your nose forward slightly and then press into your palms to pull your chest forward and up, arching your back. Feel your chest open and your ribs lengthen away from your hips as you lift your head and shoulders, creating a long arch in your back. You should feel no pinching in your spine. If you do, you haven't created enough length by pulling forward as you lift. Hold for four breaths, lower, and repeat one time.

Benefits: Lengthens and relaxes the front of your abdomen.

Tip: Imagine yourself lengthening between each vertebra in your back as you lift, creating a long, arched spine.

Recommended Equipment: mat

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