Sphinx exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Spine accessibility Back
Glutes Hamstrings

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Sphinx is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Spine in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Hamstrings.

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1

Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.

2

Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.

3

Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.

4

Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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