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Looking At Ceiling

Looking At Ceiling is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your quads.

💪 Quads🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
Looking At Ceiling: starting position
Starting position
Looking At Ceiling: end position
End position

How to do the looking at ceiling

  1. Kneel on the floor, holding your heels with both hands.
  2. Lift your buttocks up and forward while bringing your head back to look up at the ceiling, to give an arch in your back.

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads

Sets and reps

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

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FAQ

What muscles does the looking at ceiling work?

It mainly works your quads.

How many sets and reps of looking at ceiling should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Is the looking at ceiling good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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