Pancake

Explanatory Video

Description

Sit on the floor in a wide straddle with your legs straight and knees facing upwards.

  • Setup: Sit tall on your sit bones, keeping your spine neutral and your core engaged.
  • Hinging: Initiate the movement by tilting your pelvis forward (anterior pelvic tilt) and hinging at the hips.
  • Descent: Walk your hands forward while maintaining an extended spine and straight knees. Lower your chest toward the floor.
  • Hold: Hold the deepest position you can reach without excessively rounding your back. Breathe steadily.

Tip: If your pelvis tilts backwards when sitting, elevate your hips on a yoga block or folded mat.

Difficulty & Category

Intermediate
Isometric

Affected Muscles

Adductor MagnusAdductor LongusGracilisHamstringsErector Spinae

Body Areas

LegsBack
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