1. Home
  2. Back
  3. Sphinx
Animated demo of Sphinx targeting Spine
GIF demonstration of Sphinx

Sphinx

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleSpine EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Lie face down on the ground with your forearms flat on the floor, elbows directly under your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and lift your chest off the ground, keeping your forearms and toes on the floor.
  3. Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.
  4. Slowly lower your chest back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Spine (primary)GlutesHamstrings

More Back exercises

Keep training the same muscle group
View all →