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Dolphin Push-Ups

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Updated April 10, 2012

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These dolphin push-ups will strengthen your abs and arms, preparing you for arm balances and headstand.

1. Dolphin Pose

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Begin in dolphin pose.

2. Dolphin Variation

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Come to this variation of dolphin by interlacing the fingers. Keep the elbows lined up under your shoulders.

3. Dolphin Push-Up

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Bring your torso forward so that your face comes over your hands. Keep the body straight, as in chatutanga.

4. Dolphin Variation

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Push back to dolphin. Try to repeat this ten times, coming forward on the inhale and pushing back on the exhale.

5. Child's Pose

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Come down and rest in child's pose.

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