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Alice Porter

Can’t Do A Downward Dog With Your Heels Down? These Three Exercises May Help

Six people performing downward-facing dog yoga pose in a studio.

Whether or not you’ve tried yoga, you’ve probably come across a move known as downward-facing dog. It’s often used in the warm-up before fitness classes and it’s one of the best movements for stretching and strengthening your hamstrings, hips and shoulders.

To do a downward dog, begin on your hands and knees, then move your hips up and back, and extend your legs to form an inverted V with your body. 

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