How to Do Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch

Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch

  1. 01Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended and tops of your feet flat.
  2. 02Place your hands under your shoulders as if preparing for a push up.
  3. 03Straighten your arms to lift your chest and torso off the ground while keeping your hips down.
  4. 04Look slightly upward to increase the stretch through the front of the body.
  5. 05Hold the position for the prescribed duration while maintaining slow breaths.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your glutes relaxed and focus on breathing into the lower abdomen to release the psoas.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch questions

What muscles does Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch work?

Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch correctly?

Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended and tops of your feet flat. Place your hands under your shoulders as if preparing for a push up. Straighten your arms to lift your chest and torso off the ground while keeping your hips down. Look slightly upward to increase the stretch through the front of the body. Hold the position for the prescribed duration while maintaining slow breaths.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch?

Keep your glutes relaxed and focus on breathing into the lower abdomen to release the psoas.

Is Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch suitable for beginners?

Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch?

No. Lying (Prone) Abdominal Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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