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Dolphin Push-Ups
डॉल्फिन पुश-अप
Intermediateprone
Target Muscles
shoulderscoretricepsforearms
Benefits (4)
- + Builds shoulder strength for inversions
- + Dynamic core workout
- + Prepares for forearm stand
- + Popular in power yoga
Avoid If (2)
- - Shoulder injuries
- - Neck injuries
About
Dynamic Dolphin Push-Ups — shifting between Dolphin and Forearm Plank for shoulder strength.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Come into Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana).
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2. Forearms on floor, hips up.
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3. Inhale — shift body forward (forearm plank).
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4. Chin past the hands.
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5. Exhale — hips back up (Dolphin).
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6. Forward and back — dynamic.
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7. Do 5-10 reps.
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8. Core and shoulders burn.
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9. Knees down.
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10. Balasana.