Cobra Stretch Demo by Physician Niklas Seet

The abdominals, as its name suggests, are located at the abdomen, and are one of the most defining features of a muscular physique - the six-pack or washboard abs which many athletes have. Already natural and with prolonged hours of sitting, they may start to become tighter as they are in a constant contracted position. They are generally tight, which may explain why the elderly are always walking with a hunched posture. This stretch may require some level of upper body strength, so if you experience any pain during the movement or are unable to perform the stretch due to mobility restrictions, please do not attempt! 00:00 Intro 0:31 More about the abdominal muscles 1:05 Steps to perform an abdominal stretch 2:19 Another way to perform this stretch