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Alternating Leg Downward Dog

Expert Advice

Ensure your weight is evenly distributed between your hands and feet, and keep your spine straight as you lift each leg.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and feet together.
  2. Lift your hips up and back, coming into a downward dog position with your heels pressing towards the floor.
  3. Lift one leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it straight and your hips level.
  4. Lower the leg back down and switch to the other leg, lifting it towards the ceiling.
  5. Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining the downward dog position.

Details

Primary
Shoulders
Shoulders15%
Glutes
Glutes15%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings15%
Chest
Chest15%
Abs
Abs15%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
Lats
Lats10%
Quads
Quads5%
15%Shoulders15%Glutes15%Hamstrings15%Chest15%Abs10%Calves10%Lats5%Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching