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How to do downward dog: a Hinge Health guide
Learn how to do downward dog to help with total body strength, flexibility, and mobility, plus modifications to make it easier or harder.
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Last Updated: Jul 22, 2025
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Downward Dog
Downward Dog
Downward Dog
Downward Dog
Downward Dog Modifications
Downward Dog Modifications
Downward Dog Modifications
Downward Dog Modifications
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What is a downward dog stretch?
What muscles does downward dog work?
Downward dog: benefits
Downward dog: exercises and modifications
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