Fish Pose

A supine backbend supported on the forearms with the chest lifted and the head tilted back, opening the front of the chest and the throat.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

Front Delts · Hip Flexors

Instructions

01
Lie on your back with the legs straight and the arms alongside the body, palms down under the hips.
02
Press the forearms into the floor and lift the chest towards the ceiling.
03
Let the crown of the head rest lightly on the floor without putting weight through the neck.
04
Hold the position for the prescribed time, breathing into the upper chest.
05
Lift the head, then lower the back down.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.