Downward Dog
Also known as: Downward-Facing Dog, Down Dog
Downward Dog is a stretching exercise using body only that trains the hamstrings.
StretchingBody OnlyBeginner
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Secondary muscles: Calves, Lats, Shoulders
How to do it
- Start on hands and knees, hands slightly ahead of your shoulders.
- Tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back to form an inverted V.
- Press the floor away, lengthen your spine, and let your heels move toward the floor.
- Hold while breathing steadily, bending the knees slightly if your back rounds.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Downward Dog from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Hamstrings volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
