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sphinx
sphinx is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.
Step 2. Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.
Step 3. Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.
Step 4. Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
spine
Secondary muscles
gluteshamstrings
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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