Exercise of the Day: Upward Facing Dog

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Target Body Part:  Abs, Back
Primary Muscles:  Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominus (abs), Transverse Abdominus, Obliques

The upward facing dog strengthens the arms, wrists and abdomen and increases the flexibility of the spine.

To maximize the benefits of this exercise and reduce the potential for injury, it is important to control your movement speed, carefully monitoring for any symptoms of pain in your spine or hips.  Be sure to differentiate the feeling of tightness from pain. 

Article found on ACEFitness.org
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