Potentially unsafe?
The cobra stretch can be a dangerous exercise if done improperly because it can cause vertebrae damage. It should only be used if you do not have previous back problems.
This potentially unsafe stretch can be used to stretch the stomach, upper torso muscles, and the spine. It is done while lying on your stomach, placing your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders and pressing away from the floor as you lift your upper body off the floor and reach your chin towards the ceiling.
A safe alternative to stretch the stomach muscles is to lie on your back and reach overhead with your arms, elongating your torso slightly as you stretch.
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