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Puppy Pose is a moderate bodyweight exercise. This exercise appears in 22 workouts on StarFit.

Puppy Pose demonstrated by Petra Kapiciakova
180s clipPetra Kapiciakova

Puppy Pose

moderateyogaIn 22 workouts
Watch Exercise Demo(180s)

How to Do Puppy Pose

  1. 1

    make sure your hips are over the knees

  2. 2

    stay nice and lifted onto the fingertips

  3. 3

    keep pulling the arms back to feel the stretch on the triceps

  4. 4

    Think about pressing your armpits down and towards the ground

  5. 5

    bring your hands into prayer position, and slowly sink the hips back

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Try It In a Workout

Workout 3
21 min

Workout 3

gentle·Yoga·Mish Naidoo
Stretching 7. Full Body Flexibility Flow
31 min

Stretching 7. Full Body Flexibility Flow

gentle·Stretching·Mish Naidoo
Flow 3
47 min

Flow 3

gentle·Flexibility·Nuni Soriano
Workout 1
27 min

Workout 1

moderate·Pilates·Natalia Gunnlaugs
Workout 5
27 min

Workout 5

moderate·Pilates·Natalia Gunnlaugs
Workout 1
21 min

Workout 1

gentle·Muscle Tone·Mish Naidoo

Plus 16 more workouts featuring this exercise

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Puppy Pose work?

Puppy Pose targets multiple muscle groups.

How do I do Puppy Pose with proper form?

Key form cues for Puppy Pose: make sure your hips are over the knees stay nice and lifted onto the fingertips

What equipment do I need for Puppy Pose?

Puppy Pose is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can do it anywhere with enough space to move comfortably.

Is Puppy Pose suitable for beginners?

Puppy Pose can be adapted for all levels. Beginners should start slowly, focus on proper form, and listen to their body throughout the movement.