Child's Pose

The Child's Pose is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Lower Back.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Child's Pose

1. 1Get on your hands and knees, walk your hands in front of you.
2. 2Lower your buttocks down to sit on your heels. Let your arms drag along the floor as you sit back to stretch your entire spine.
3. 3Once you settle onto your heels, bring your hands next to your feet and relax. "breathe" into your back. Rest your forehead on the floor. Avoid this position if you have knee problems.

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