Hamstrings, Calves

Downward Dog Pose

The downward-facing dog pose is one of the most well-known yoga poses and often serves as a starting point for many other exercises. In this position, you stretch your body into an inverted V-shape, with your hands firmly on the ground and your hips lifted upwards. This pose stretches the muscles at the back of the legs, strengthens the shoulders, and improves spinal flexibility. The downward-facing dog also promotes circulation and can help relieve tension in the back.

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The exercise Downward Dog is intended to be used as a mobility, warm up, cool down exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Downward Dog?

Primary trained muscles for Downward Dog

  • Hamstrings - The hamstrings are muscle groups located at the back of your thigh. They help you bend your knee and extend your hip.

  • Calves - The triceps surae, consisting of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, is located on the back of your lower legs. It allows you to stand on your tiptoes and jump powerfully.

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Alternative variants of Downward Dog Pose:

Alternating Downward Dog Pose

The alternating downward-facing dog pose builds on the classic pose and adds extra dynamism. In this variation, you alternately bend one knee while keeping the other leg straight, which intensifies the stretch in the calves and hamstrings. This movement helps to further improve flexibility and mobility in the legs.

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