Push-Up to Down Dog Split
Chest, Core
- Start in a high plank position
- Lower down into a standard push-up position
- As we push back up, we lead with our hips back up toward the ceiling to go into a downward facing dog position (inverted V)
- Once our hips start heading upward, release the pressure on one of your feet, and with a straight leg, lift that foot up toward the ceiling as well.
- We should hit a down dog split position once we have straightened our arms completely from the push-up, we have created the inverted V position with our bodies, and one leg has lifted up toward the ceiling.
- Lower your hips back down to the high plank position as your raised foot returns back to the floor.
- Keep your core engaged
- Keep your elbows in during the push-up
- Lift your leg only as high as you can without compromising form.