Mobility exercise
Crocodile Breathing
MobilityBodyweight3:08 demo
A face-down breathing drill that uses the floor as feedback to help you expand through your belly, ribs and back.
How to perform it
Lie on your stomach with your hands under or near your forehead.
Relax your shoulders and hips.
Inhale slowly, feeling your torso press into the floor and your back rise.
Exhale slowly and fully, then repeat.
Coaching cues
- Feel the belly press into the floor
- Let the lower back rise on the inhale
- Slow and quiet breathing
- Stay relaxed
Make it easier
Place a folded towel under your forehead.
Make it harder
Lengthen each exhale.
What it trains
Diaphragmatic breathingCore controlRibcage expansionRelaxation
Programming
5–10 slow breaths, 1–2 rounds.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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