Sphinx

Sphinx

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Mobility

Target Muscle

Spine

Secondary Muscles

glutes, hamstrings

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

The sphinx exercise is a gentle back extension movement that targets the spine and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the lower back. It is performed lying face down, lifting the chest off the ground while keeping the forearms and toes on the floor.

The sphinx exercise is a gentle back extension movement that targets the spine and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the lower back. It is performed lying face down, lifting the chest off the ground while keeping the forearms and toes on the floor.

The sphinx exercise is a gentle back extension movement that targets the spine and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the lower back. It is performed lying face down, lifting the chest off the ground while keeping the forearms and toes on the floor.

How to Do the Sphinx

How to Do the Sphinx

How to Do the Sphinx

Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor. Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position. Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Assisted chin tuck

Back extension on exercise ball

Band straight leg deadlift

Chin tuck

Exercise ball back extension with arms extended

Exercise ball back extension with hands behind head

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